Montez
- US rank
- #4,707
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,030 in 1991
21 babies were named Montez in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,633 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1953–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Montez you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 81,301 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Montez, 21 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Montez would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMontez first shows up in US birth records in 1907, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 118 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1991, when it ranked #1,030. Today it's #4,707, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowMontez was 2.7× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 30,211 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 81,301.
- TrendMontez has slipped 1,633 places over the last five years and now sits at #4,707. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Montez
Montez is a boy name of Spanish origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-tez”. US birth records list Montez for boys from 1953 to 2025, in 66 of those 73 years. Its best year was 1991, when it ranked #1,030 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,707, with 21 babies.
Origin:Spanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1.3 | 760,870 boys |
| 1960s | 4.8 | 209,644 boys |
| 1970s | 21 | 47,037 boys |
| 1980s | 34 | 29,420 boys |
| 1990s | 44 | 22,847 boys |
| 2000s | 30 | 32,841 boys |
| 2010s | 23 | 42,735 boys |
| 2020s | 21 | 47,544 boys |
More Spanish boy names
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Santiago · Saint James
- Boy name: Leonardo · brave as a lion
- Unisex name: Jose · he will add
- Boy name: Xavier · new house
- Boy name: Luis · famous warrior
- Boy name: Matteo · gift of God
Questions about the name Montez
What is the origin of the name Montez?
Montez has Spanish roots in our records. Other Spanish names include Mateo, Elias, Santiago.
Is Montez a boy or girl name?
Montez is a boy name.
How popular is the name Montez?
Montez ranked #4,707 for US boys in 2025, given to 21 babies. Its best year was 1991 (#1,030).