Montel Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmon-TEL / mɒnˈtɛlFrench; Latin
Meaning
French: mountain; Latin: to mount
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Montel has French origins, often associated with geographical features such as mountains. In Latin, it derives from the verb 'montare,' meaning to mount or rise. The name has been used in various cultures, primarily in French-speaking regions. It gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the United States.
Trend Summary
Montel has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, particularly peaking in the 1990s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Montelle
International Variants
- Montel (French)
Famous people named Montel
Montel Williams is an American television personality and actor known for hosting 'The Montel Williams Show.'.
Montel Jordan is an American singer and songwriter famous for his hit song 'This Is How We Do It.'.
Fictional characters named Montel
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Montel was first seen in the United States in 1950. Montel has ranked as high as #1088 nationally, which occurred in 1995, and has been most popular in Michigan, Ohio, California, Illinois, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Montel has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Montel (2001)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| OH | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1967 | 9 |
| 1968 | 10 |
| 1969 | 12 |
| 1971 | 12 |
| 1972 | 13 |
| 1973 | 13 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1975 | 13 |
| 1976 | 18 |
| 1977 | 12 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 11 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1982 | 12 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1985 | 17 |
| 1986 | 14 |
| 1987 | 18 |
| 1988 | 19 |
| 1989 | 23 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1991 | 36 |
| 1992 | 140 |
| 1993 | 144 |
| 1994 | 88 |
| 1995 | 162 |
| 1996 | 126 |
| 1997 | 83 |
| 1998 | 74 |
| 1999 | 52 |
| 2000 | 47 |
| 2001 | 26 |
| 2002 | 19 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 19 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 6 |