Montgomery Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: mun-GO-mer-ee //mʌnˈɡʌməri//
Origin: French; English
Meaning: French: 'mountain' + 'gomer'; English: 'from the mountain of the powerful man'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Montgomery has its roots in the Old French personal name "Montgomerie," which is derived from a place name in Normandy, France. The etymology can be traced back to the elements "mont," meaning "mountain," and "gomer," which is believed to be derived from a Germanic personal name, possibly meaning "man power" or "warrior." The name entered the English language after the Norman Conquest of 1066, when it was brought to England by the Normans, particularly through the influence of the Montgomery family, who were granted lands in Wales and England.
Historically, the name is associated with Roger de Montgomery, a prominent figure in the 11th century who was a companion of William the Conqueror. He was granted extensive lands in England following the conquest, and his descendants played significant roles in the medieval period.
The name also appears in various historical documents and records, including the Domesday Book of 1086, which cataloged the lands and resources of England after the Norman invasion. Over the centuries, the Montgomery family produced several notable figures, including military leaders and nobles, further embedding the name in the historical narrative of Britain.
Culturally, Montgomery has been associated with nobility and land ownership, reflecting the feudal system of medieval England. The name has also been linked to various places, such as Montgomeryshire in Wales, which bears the name of the family.
Additionally, the name has been used in literature and popular culture, often symbolizing strength and leadership. A diminutive form, "Monty," has emerged in more recent times, although it is less historically significant.
Overall, Montgomery carries a legacy of historical importance and cultural resonance that has persisted through the centuries.
Famous people named Montgomery
In this section, you will find notable people named Montgomery. 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 Montgomery who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Montgomery who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Montgomery Clift is an actor best known for A Place in the Sun, From Here to Eternity, and Judgement at Nuremberg.
Montgomery Burns is a fictional character best known as the owner of the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant in The Simpsons.
Montgomery Gentry is a country music duo best known for songs like My Town, Hell Yeah, and Something to Be Proud Of.
Fictional characters named Montgomery
The following list of fictional characters named Montgomery is a work in progress. If you would like to suggest an additional character, please send us the character's name along with a brief, one-sentence description of what they are best known for.
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Montgomery Burns is a fictional character from the animated television series The Simpsons. He is the wealthy and unscrupulous owner of the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Montgomery. 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.
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Montgomery was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Montgomery has ranked as high as #1166 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Ohio, and Illinois.
In the past 5 years the name Montgomery has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Montgomery 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 Montgomery was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Montgomery (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 16 | |
| CA | 15 | |
| MO | 11 | |
| OH | 10 | |
| TN | 8 | |
| UT | 8 | |
| NY | 8 | |
| FL | 8 | |
| MI | 7 | |
| VA | 7 | |
| WI | 7 | |
| IA | 7 | |
| NC | 6 | |
| GA | 6 | |
| PA | 6 |
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 Montgomery.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 199 |
| 2023 | 210 |
| 2022 | 208 |
| 2021 | 209 |
| 2020 | 182 |
| 2019 | 184 |
| 2018 | 160 |
| 2017 | 123 |
| 2016 | 117 |
| 2015 | 104 |
| 2014 | 103 |
| 2013 | 83 |
| 2012 | 94 |
| 2011 | 70 |
| 2010 | 70 |
| 2009 | 68 |
| 2008 | 79 |
| 2007 | 75 |
| 2006 | 64 |
| 2005 | 80 |
| 2004 | 93 |
| 2003 | 77 |
| 2002 | 79 |
| 2001 | 57 |
| 2000 | 78 |
| 1999 | 57 |
| 1998 | 49 |
| 1997 | 64 |
| 1996 | 48 |
| 1995 | 54 |
| 1994 | 43 |
| 1993 | 43 |
| 1992 | 36 |
| 1991 | 36 |
| 1990 | 36 |
| 1989 | 42 |
| 1988 | 30 |
| 1987 | 35 |
| 1986 | 19 |
| 1985 | 22 |
| 1984 | 31 |
| 1983 | 19 |
| 1982 | 30 |
| 1981 | 21 |
| 1980 | 20 |
| 1979 | 23 |
| 1978 | 16 |
| 1977 | 21 |
| 1976 | 17 |
| 1975 | 18 |
| 1974 | 30 |
| 1973 | 26 |
| 1972 | 42 |
| 1971 | 39 |
| 1970 | 54 |
| 1969 | 37 |
| 1968 | 59 |
| 1967 | 54 |
| 1966 | 50 |
| 1965 | 57 |
| 1964 | 73 |
| 1963 | 60 |
| 1962 | 66 |
| 1961 | 63 |
| 1960 | 60 |
| 1959 | 45 |
| 1958 | 43 |
| 1957 | 43 |
| 1956 | 37 |
| 1955 | 54 |
| 1954 | 51 |
| 1953 | 30 |
| 1952 | 47 |
| 1951 | 37 |
| 1950 | 44 |
| 1949 | 34 |
| 1948 | 18 |
| 1947 | 17 |
| 1946 | 8 |
| 1945 | 14 |
| 1944 | 12 |
| 1943 | 15 |
| 1942 | 16 |
| 1941 | 7 |
| 1940 | 11 |
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1937 | 5 |
| 1935 | 8 |
| 1934 | 6 |
| 1933 | 11 |
| 1932 | 16 |
| 1931 | 12 |
| 1930 | 13 |
| 1929 | 14 |
| 1928 | 14 |
| 1927 | 10 |
| 1926 | 13 |
| 1925 | 10 |
| 1924 | 14 |
| 1923 | 8 |
| 1922 | 19 |
| 1921 | 10 |
| 1920 | 15 |
| 1919 | 13 |
| 1918 | 24 |
| 1917 | 14 |
| 1916 | 18 |
| 1915 | 15 |
| 1914 | 8 |
| 1913 | 9 |
| 1912 | 7 |
| 1911 | 8 |
| 1910 | 7 |
| 1909 | 6 |
| 1907 | 7 |
| 1906 | 6 |
| 1905 | 7 |
| 1899 | 6 |
| 1898 | 8 |
| 1893 | 6 |
| 1891 | 5 |
| 1889 | 6 |
| 1887 | 5 |
| 1883 | 7 |
| 1881 | 5 |
| 1880 | 5 |