Montgomery
Boy name · English · French · Old French
MeaningGumaric's mountain · French
- US rank
- #960
- Syllables
- 4
- Peak
- #720 in 1883
241 babies were named Montgomery in the US in 2025. It has climbed 126 places in five years.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Montgomery you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Montgomery
Montgomery Clift
American actor (1920–1966)
Choose Montgomery and your child shares a first name with Montgomery Clift, an American actor. A ready-made answer when someone asks “Montgomery, like who?” Montgomery Clift's Wikipedia article is available in 69 languages, a good sign of just how widely known they are.
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 7,087 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Montgomery, 241 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Montgomery would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMontgomery has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Montgomerys, and counting.
- Best yearIts best year was 1883, when it reached #720.
- Then vs nowMontgomery is 3.6× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 25,189 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 7,087.
- TrendMontgomery has climbed 126 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #960. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedMontgomery is most popular in Indiana, where it ranks #545, followed by Colorado (#571) and Missouri (#597). It's in the top 1,000 in 15 states.
- MeaningIn French, Montgomery means “Gumaric's mountain”. Our records link it to English, French and Old French roots.
- OriginMontgomery is the #6 most popular Old French boy name in the US. That's out of 21 Old French boy and unisex names in our list.
About the name Montgomery
Montgomery is a boy name of English, French and Old French origin meaning “Gumaric's mountain”. It has 10 letters and 4 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-ery”. US birth records list Montgomery for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 128 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1883, when it ranked #720 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #960, with 241 babies.
Origin:English namesFrench namesOld French names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 27 | 37,679 boys |
| 1890s | 22 | 44,543 boys |
| 1900s | 18 | 54,855 boys |
| 1910s | 21 | 48,193 boys |
| 1920s | 12 | 86,505 boys |
| 1930s | 7.7 | 130,039 boys |
| 1940s | 10 | 99,800 boys |
| 1950s | 21 | 46,795 boys |
| 1960s | 30 | 33,333 boys |
| 1970s | 17 | 58,445 boys |
| 1980s | 14 | 69,061 boys |
| 1990s | 24 | 41,597 boys |
| 2000s | 38 | 26,603 boys |
| 2010s | 59 | 16,844 boys |
| 2020s | 121 | 8,287 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Montgomery
What does the name Montgomery mean?
Montgomery means “Gumaric's mountain” in French.
What is the origin of the name Montgomery?
Montgomery has English, French, Old French roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Montgomery a boy or girl name?
Montgomery is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Montgomery?
Montgomery ranked #960 for US boys in 2025, given to 241 babies. Its best year was 1883 (#720).