Monte Boy

Popularity: #817 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MON-tay /ˈmɒnteɪ/

Origin: Spanish; Italian

Meaning: Spanish: 'mountain'; Italian: 'mountain'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Monte has its roots in the Latin word "mons," meaning "mountain." This term evolved through various linguistic stages, transitioning from Latin to Old French as "mont," which also signifies a mountain or hill. The name made its way into English during the Middle Ages, often used as a surname or a place name before being adopted as a given name.

The connection to mountains imbues the name with connotations of strength and stability, traits often associated with elevated landscapes. Historically, the name Monte has been linked to various geographical locations, particularly in regions where mountains are prominent.

In the context of the Italian language, "Monte" is commonly used as a prefix in place names, such as Monte Carlo, further solidifying its association with elevated terrains. Additionally, the name has been borne by notable figures throughout history, including saints and scholars, contributing to its cultural significance.

For example, Saint Monte, a lesser-known figure, is recognized in some Christian traditions, although detailed records of his life are sparse. Culturally, the name Monte resonates with themes of nature and grandeur, often evoking imagery of majestic landscapes.

This connection to the natural world has allowed the name to endure across various cultures and languages. In some contexts, diminutive forms such as Monty have emerged, reflecting a more informal or affectionate usage while retaining the original's essence.

Overall, the name Monte encapsulates a rich tapestry of linguistic evolution and cultural significance, rooted in the enduring symbolism of mountains.

Famous people named Monte

In this section, you will find notable people named Monte. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Monte who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Monte who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Monte Carlo is a famous casino and resort area known for its luxury and entertainment.

Monte Irvin was a professional baseball player best known for his time with the New York Giants and being a pioneer in Major League Baseball.

Monte Python is a British comedy group best known for Monty Python's Flying Circus, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, and Life of Brian.

Fictional characters named Monte

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Monte is a fictional character from the video game series Grand Theft Auto. He is a prominent character involved in various criminal activities throughout the storyline.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Monte, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Monte. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

MontgomeryMontagueMorrisMiloMasonMaddoxMurray

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Monte was first seen in the United States in 1881.

Monte has ranked as high as #657 nationally, which occurred in 1957, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, Oklahoma, and Indiana.

In the past 5 years the name Monte has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Monte is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Monte was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Monte.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 121 121 0
2024 136 127 9
2023 122 122 0
2022 159 159 0
2021 155 150 5
2020 114 114 0
2019 116 116 0
2018 85 85 0
2017 78 78 0
2016 110 110 0
2015 108 108 0
2014 89 89 0
2013 84 84 0
2012 74 74 0
2011 80 80 0
2010 92 92 0
2009 80 80 0
2008 90 90 0
2007 85 85 0
2006 91 91 0
2005 61 61 0
2004 86 86 0
2003 89 89 0
2002 79 79 0
2001 69 69 0
2000 86 86 0
1999 79 79 0
1998 97 97 0
1997 101 101 0
1996 85 85 0
1995 90 90 0
1994 108 103 5
1993 92 92 0
1992 109 109 0
1991 111 111 0
1990 130 130 0
1989 98 98 0
1988 119 119 0
1987 114 108 6
1986 122 122 0
1985 118 112 6
1984 128 121 7
1983 128 128 0
1982 149 142 7
1981 138 138 0
1980 161 154 7
1979 153 147 6
1978 175 175 0
1977 208 208 0
1976 208 199 9
1975 269 262 7
1974 273 265 8
1973 321 306 15
1972 373 360 13
1971 443 438 5
1970 439 422 17
1969 403 394 9
1968 456 450 6
1967 423 417 6
1966 445 429 16
1965 490 476 14
1964 577 567 10
1963 603 592 11
1962 596 581 15
1961 579 563 16
1960 476 469 7
1959 485 475 10
1958 554 544 10
1957 634 617 17
1956 632 623 9
1955 567 540 27
1954 586 568 18
1953 558 540 18
1952 582 570 12
1951 494 475 19
1950 546 530 16
1949 463 440 23
1948 330 313 17
1947 331 312 19
1946 238 224 14
1945 155 139 16
1944 172 157 15
1943 184 171 13
1942 219 200 19
1941 218 207 11
1940 243 233 10
1939 243 224 19
1938 277 264 13
1937 205 192 13
1936 189 180 9
1935 176 164 12
1934 159 148 11
1933 155 145 10
1932 151 139 12
1931 146 126 20
1930 155 146 9
1929 111 102 9
1928 101 96 5
1927 110 102 8
1926 87 80 7
1925 104 96 8
1924 59 53 6
1923 56 44 12
1922 40 40 0
1921 54 46 8
1920 46 39 7
1919 44 37 7
1918 49 36 13
1917 44 36 8
1916 39 34 5
1915 32 27 5
1914 26 19 7
1913 28 22 6
1912 13 13 0
1911 14 14 0
1910 5 5 0
1909 5 5 0
1908 7 7 0
1907 12 7 5
1906 16 9 7
1905 5 5 0
1904 5 5 0
1902 6 6 0
1901 12 12 0
1900 14 14 0
1896 5 5 0
1895 5 5 0
1894 11 11 0
1893 6 6 0
1892 13 6 7
1891 10 5 5
1890 6 6 0
1889 5 5 0
1884 5 5 0
1881 5 5 0

Top States for Monte (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 35
46%
TX 7
9%
FL 6
8%
GA 6
8%
MI 6
8%
NY 6
8%
OH 5
7%
OR 5
7%