Montgomery Unisex
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmun-GO-mer-ee / /mʌnˈɡʌməri/French; English
Meaning
French: 'mountain' + 'gomer'; English: 'from the mountain of the powerful man'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Montgomery has roots in both French and English heritage. It is derived from a place name in Normandy, France, which was brought to England by the Normans. The name became popular as a surname before transitioning into a given name. Montgomery has been associated with nobility and land ownership throughout history.
Trend Summary
Montgomery has seen a resurgence in popularity in the United States, particularly in the 21st century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Monty
International Variants
- Montgomerie (Scottish)
Famous people named Montgomery
Montgomery Clift was an American actor known for his roles in classic films such as 'A Place in the Sun' and 'From Here to Eternity'.
Montgomery Burns is a fictional character from 'The Simpsons', serving as the wealthy and unscrupulous owner of the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant.
Fictional characters named Montgomery
Montgomery Burns is a character from 'The Simpsons', known for his role as the greedy owner of the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant.
Montgomery Scott, often referred to as 'Scotty', is a character in 'Star Trek', serving as the chief engineer of the USS Enterprise.
Sibling Suggestions
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)
Top States for Montgomery (2024)
| 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
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 5 |
| 1881 | 5 |
| 1883 | 7 |
| 1887 | 5 |
| 1889 | 6 |
| 1891 | 5 |
| 1893 | 6 |
| 1898 | 8 |
| 1899 | 6 |
| 1905 | 7 |
| 1906 | 6 |
| 1907 | 7 |
| 1909 | 6 |
| 1910 | 7 |
| 1911 | 8 |
| 1912 | 7 |
| 1913 | 9 |
| 1914 | 8 |
| 1915 | 15 |
| 1916 | 18 |
| 1917 | 14 |
| 1918 | 24 |
| 1919 | 13 |
| 1920 | 15 |
| 1921 | 10 |
| 1922 | 19 |
| 1923 | 8 |
| 1924 | 14 |
| 1925 | 10 |
| 1926 | 13 |
| 1927 | 10 |
| 1928 | 14 |
| 1929 | 14 |
| 1930 | 13 |
| 1931 | 12 |
| 1932 | 16 |
| 1933 | 11 |
| 1934 | 6 |
| 1935 | 8 |
| 1937 | 5 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1940 | 11 |
| 1941 | 7 |
| 1942 | 16 |
| 1943 | 15 |
| 1944 | 12 |
| 1945 | 14 |
| 1946 | 8 |
| 1947 | 17 |
| 1948 | 18 |
| 1949 | 34 |
| 1950 | 44 |
| 1951 | 37 |
| 1952 | 47 |
| 1953 | 30 |
| 1954 | 51 |
| 1955 | 54 |
| 1956 | 37 |
| 1957 | 43 |
| 1958 | 43 |
| 1959 | 45 |
| 1960 | 60 |
| 1961 | 63 |
| 1962 | 66 |
| 1963 | 60 |
| 1964 | 73 |
| 1965 | 57 |
| 1966 | 50 |
| 1967 | 54 |
| 1968 | 59 |
| 1969 | 37 |
| 1970 | 54 |
| 1971 | 39 |
| 1972 | 42 |
| 1973 | 26 |
| 1974 | 30 |
| 1975 | 18 |
| 1976 | 17 |
| 1977 | 21 |
| 1978 | 16 |
| 1979 | 23 |
| 1980 | 20 |
| 1981 | 21 |
| 1982 | 30 |
| 1983 | 19 |
| 1984 | 31 |
| 1985 | 22 |
| 1986 | 19 |
| 1987 | 35 |
| 1988 | 30 |
| 1989 | 42 |
| 1990 | 36 |
| 1991 | 36 |
| 1992 | 36 |
| 1993 | 43 |
| 1994 | 43 |
| 1995 | 54 |
| 1996 | 48 |
| 1997 | 64 |
| 1998 | 49 |
| 1999 | 57 |
| 2000 | 78 |
| 2001 | 57 |
| 2002 | 79 |
| 2003 | 77 |
| 2004 | 93 |
| 2005 | 80 |
| 2006 | 64 |
| 2007 | 75 |
| 2008 | 79 |
| 2009 | 68 |
| 2010 | 70 |
| 2011 | 70 |
| 2012 | 94 |
| 2013 | 83 |
| 2014 | 103 |
| 2015 | 104 |
| 2016 | 117 |
| 2017 | 123 |
| 2018 | 160 |
| 2019 | 184 |
| 2020 | 182 |
| 2021 | 209 |
| 2022 | 208 |
| 2023 | 210 |
| 2024 | 199 |