Monty Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationMON-tee / /ˈmɒnti/Latin; English
Meaning
Latin: Mountain; English: Diminutive of Montgomery
Historical & Cultural Background
Monty is derived from the Latin name 'Montgomery', which means 'from the mountain'. The name has been used in English-speaking countries since the 19th century. It gained popularity as a standalone name in the 20th century. Monty is often associated with a friendly and approachable personality.
Trend Summary
Monty has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years, particularly in the UK and US.
Similar Names
Variants
- Montgomery
International Variants
- Monti (Italian)
- Monty (English)
Famous people named Monty
Monty Hall was a television game show host best known for 'Let's Make a Deal'.
Monty Python is a British comedy group known for their influential television series and films.
Monty Roberts is an American horse trainer and author known for his work in equine behavior.
Monty Don is a British television presenter and writer known for his gardening programs.
Fictional characters named Monty
Monty the Penguin is a character from the animated short film 'Monty the Penguin'.
Monty Burns is a character from 'The Simpsons', serving as the wealthy owner of the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Monty was first seen in the United States in 1900. Monty has ranked as high as #691 nationally, which occurred in 1961, and has been most popular in California, Oklahoma, Indiana, Illinois, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Monty has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Monty (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 12 | |
TX | 9 | |
OH | 7 | |
OR | 6 | |
OK | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1900 | 5 |
1912 | 8 |
1913 | 8 |
1914 | 8 |
1915 | 6 |
1916 | 16 |
1917 | 7 |
1918 | 17 |
1919 | 11 |
1920 | 12 |
1921 | 16 |
1922 | 13 |
1923 | 13 |
1924 | 15 |
1925 | 16 |
1926 | 12 |
1927 | 24 |
1928 | 25 |
1929 | 32 |
1930 | 37 |
1931 | 52 |
1932 | 46 |
1933 | 48 |
1934 | 67 |
1935 | 53 |
1936 | 79 |
1937 | 94 |
1938 | 100 |
1939 | 139 |
1940 | 121 |
1941 | 136 |
1942 | 126 |
1943 | 191 |
1944 | 147 |
1945 | 142 |
1946 | 192 |
1947 | 218 |
1948 | 216 |
1949 | 334 |
1950 | 342 |
1951 | 321 |
1952 | 331 |
1953 | 295 |
1954 | 358 |
1955 | 353 |
1956 | 384 |
1957 | 465 |
1958 | 472 |
1959 | 496 |
1960 | 481 |
1961 | 539 |
1962 | 489 |
1963 | 459 |
1964 | 451 |
1965 | 419 |
1966 | 412 |
1967 | 325 |
1968 | 302 |
1969 | 296 |
1970 | 330 |
1971 | 300 |
1972 | 265 |
1973 | 222 |
1974 | 186 |
1975 | 182 |
1976 | 156 |
1977 | 139 |
1978 | 129 |
1979 | 120 |
1980 | 117 |
1981 | 101 |
1982 | 94 |
1983 | 85 |
1984 | 78 |
1985 | 79 |
1986 | 67 |
1987 | 53 |
1988 | 74 |
1989 | 65 |
1990 | 61 |
1991 | 61 |
1992 | 58 |
1993 | 55 |
1994 | 47 |
1995 | 50 |
1996 | 46 |
1997 | 43 |
1998 | 34 |
1999 | 37 |
2000 | 33 |
2001 | 27 |
2002 | 29 |
2003 | 34 |
2004 | 21 |
2005 | 34 |
2006 | 38 |
2007 | 42 |
2008 | 37 |
2009 | 56 |
2010 | 40 |
2011 | 23 |
2012 | 32 |
2013 | 33 |
2014 | 43 |
2015 | 49 |
2016 | 45 |
2017 | 36 |
2018 | 32 |
2019 | 55 |
2020 | 55 |
2021 | 73 |
2022 | 71 |
2023 | 85 |
2024 | 89 |