Monte Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationMON-tay / ˈmɒnteɪSpanish; Italian
Meaning
Spanish: 'mountain'; Italian: 'mountain'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Monte is derived from the Spanish and Italian word for 'mountain'. It has been used as both a given name and a surname. In various cultures, mountains symbolize strength and stability. The name has gained popularity in the United States, particularly in the 20th century.
Trend Summary
The name Monte has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable presence in the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Monty
International Variants
- Mont (French)
- Monte (Spanish)
- Monti (Italian)
Famous people named Monte
Monte Irvin was a professional baseball player and a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Monte Carlo is a famous casino and entertainment district in Monaco.
Monte Williams is a professional basketball coach known for his work in the NBA.
Monte Python is a British comedy group known for their influential television series and films.
Fictional characters named Monte
Monte is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', known for his humorous antics.
Monte is a character in the video game 'Animal Crossing', where he is a friendly villager.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Monte was first seen in the United States in 1881. Monte has ranked as high as #601 nationally, which occurred in 1956, and has been most popular in California, Illinois, Oklahoma, Indiana, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Monte has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Monte (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 35 | |
TX | 7 | |
FL | 6 | |
GA | 6 | |
MI | 6 | |
NY | 6 | |
OH | 5 | |
OR | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1881 | 5 |
1884 | 5 |
1889 | 5 |
1890 | 6 |
1891 | 5 |
1892 | 6 |
1893 | 6 |
1894 | 11 |
1895 | 5 |
1896 | 5 |
1900 | 14 |
1901 | 12 |
1902 | 6 |
1904 | 5 |
1905 | 5 |
1906 | 9 |
1907 | 7 |
1908 | 7 |
1909 | 5 |
1910 | 5 |
1911 | 14 |
1912 | 13 |
1913 | 22 |
1914 | 19 |
1915 | 27 |
1916 | 34 |
1917 | 36 |
1918 | 36 |
1919 | 37 |
1920 | 39 |
1921 | 46 |
1922 | 40 |
1923 | 44 |
1924 | 53 |
1925 | 96 |
1926 | 80 |
1927 | 102 |
1928 | 96 |
1929 | 102 |
1930 | 146 |
1931 | 126 |
1932 | 139 |
1933 | 145 |
1934 | 148 |
1935 | 164 |
1936 | 180 |
1937 | 192 |
1938 | 264 |
1939 | 224 |
1940 | 233 |
1941 | 207 |
1942 | 200 |
1943 | 171 |
1944 | 157 |
1945 | 139 |
1946 | 224 |
1947 | 312 |
1948 | 313 |
1949 | 440 |
1950 | 530 |
1951 | 475 |
1952 | 570 |
1953 | 540 |
1954 | 568 |
1955 | 540 |
1956 | 623 |
1957 | 617 |
1958 | 544 |
1959 | 475 |
1960 | 469 |
1961 | 563 |
1962 | 581 |
1963 | 592 |
1964 | 567 |
1965 | 476 |
1966 | 429 |
1967 | 417 |
1968 | 450 |
1969 | 394 |
1970 | 422 |
1971 | 438 |
1972 | 360 |
1973 | 306 |
1974 | 265 |
1975 | 262 |
1976 | 199 |
1977 | 208 |
1978 | 175 |
1979 | 147 |
1980 | 154 |
1981 | 138 |
1982 | 142 |
1983 | 128 |
1984 | 121 |
1985 | 112 |
1986 | 121 |
1987 | 108 |
1988 | 119 |
1989 | 98 |
1990 | 130 |
1991 | 111 |
1992 | 109 |
1993 | 92 |
1994 | 103 |
1995 | 90 |
1996 | 85 |
1997 | 101 |
1998 | 97 |
1999 | 79 |
2000 | 86 |
2001 | 69 |
2002 | 79 |
2003 | 89 |
2004 | 86 |
2005 | 61 |
2006 | 91 |
2007 | 85 |
2008 | 90 |
2009 | 80 |
2010 | 92 |
2011 | 80 |
2012 | 74 |
2013 | 84 |
2014 | 89 |
2015 | 108 |
2016 | 110 |
2017 | 78 |
2018 | 85 |
2019 | 116 |
2020 | 114 |
2021 | 150 |
2022 | 159 |
2023 | 121 |
2024 | 127 |