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Montserrat

Girl name · Mexican

Meaningjagged mountain · Catalan

Montserrat is a Mexican girl name meaning “jagged mountain”, with Catalan roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Montserrat would score 12 points.
  • GenerationMontserrat peaked in 2014, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Montserrat you'd meet today is about 11 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Montserrat would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 10,050 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryMontserrat first shows up in US birth records in 1963, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 62 years since.
  • Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Montserrats? Head to New Jersey, where it's the #718 girl name, its best showing of any state.
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hello, little Montserrat

US births per million girls, 1963–2025

0150300196320002025

Most popular states (2025)

NJ rank #718TX rank #799AZ rank #909IL rank #927CA rank #948

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Unisex name: MonroeGirl name: MonicaUnisex name: MontanaGirl name: MonserratGirl name: MonaGirl name: Monique
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Montserrat

Montserrat is a girl name of Mexican origin meaning “jagged mountain”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 2010s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Mexican names

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Questions about the name Montserrat

What does the name Montserrat mean?

Montserrat means “jagged mountain” and comes from Catalan. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Aitana (“named after a mountain”), Sierra (“mountain range”), Yael (“mountain goat”) and Jael (“mountain goat”).

What is the origin of the name Montserrat?

Montserrat is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Catalan. Other Mexican names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Emma (“whole, universal”), Amelia (“work, industrious”) and Mia (“possibly beloved”).

Is Montserrat a boy or girl name?

Montserrat is a girl name. In 2025, 160 US girls were named Montserrat.

How popular is the name Montserrat?

Montserrat ranked #1,373 for US girls in 2025, given to 160 babies. Its best year was 2014, when it reached #572. Over the last five years it has slipped 196 places.

What names are similar to Montserrat?

If you like Montserrat, you might also like Aitana, Sierra, Yael and Jael.

What should I know before naming my baby Montserrat?

Montserrat is a Mexican girl name meaning “jagged mountain”, with Catalan roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.