Montreal
Meaningfrom Montreal, Canada · French
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,635 in 1990
5 babies were named Montreal in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1969–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Montreal you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Montreal, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Montreal would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMontreal first shows up in US birth records in 1969, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 56 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1990, when it ranked #1,635. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowMontreal was 4.0× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 85,470 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 344,828.
- MeaningIn French, Montreal means “from Montreal, Canada”.
About the name Montreal
Montreal is a boy name of French origin meaning “from Montreal, Canada”. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-eal”. US birth records list Montreal for boys from 1969 to 2025, in 56 of those 57 years. Its best year was 1990, when it ranked #1,635 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:French names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.8 | 357,143 boys |
| 1970s | 8.9 | 112,360 boys |
| 1980s | 13 | 77,519 boys |
| 1990s | 17 | 58,445 boys |
| 2000s | 10 | 97,087 boys |
| 2010s | 7.3 | 137,552 boys |
| 2020s | 4.3 | 231,660 boys |
More French boy names
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Daniel · God is my judge
- Unisex name: Gabriel · God is my strength
- Unisex name: Wyatt · brave in war
- Boy name: Charles · free man
- Unisex name: Beau · handsome
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
Questions about the name Montreal
What does the name Montreal mean?
Montreal means “from Montreal, Canada” in French.
What is the origin of the name Montreal?
Montreal has French roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Montreal a boy or girl name?
Montreal is a boy name.
How popular is the name Montreal?
Montreal ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1990 (#1,635).