Boy · #5,747 in 2026

Montae

Name: Popularity of the name Montae in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Montae, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#5,747

Peak Rank

#2,988 (2008)

Total Babies

712

5-Yr Trend

+7%

1976

First Year

2026

Last Year

2008

Peak Year

#2988

Peak Rank

712

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Montae

Montae first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1976, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 31 Montaes were born — ranking #3,486 that year. As of 2026, Montae ranks #5,747 for baby boys with 16 births, gradually rising (+7%). In total, more than 712 Montaes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Montae

Phonetically similar names — useful when Montae is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Ment
Meant
Mint
Mount
Mont
Moaned
Munt
Mant
Mt
Mente
Mtt
Maint

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Montae

What does the name Montae mean?

Montae is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1976. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Montae in 2026?

In 2026, Montae ranks #5,747 among boys' names in the U.S., with 16 babies given the name that year.

When was Montae most popular?

Montae reached its peak popularity in 2008, ranking #2,988 that year with 31 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Montae most popular?

Montae has historically been most popular in Illinois, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Montae.

Is Montae a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Montae is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Montae?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Montae include Evon, Derico, Cha. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Montae

Montae is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1976 and has accumulated 712 births in the dataset. Montae's peak popularity came in 2008 when it ranked #2,988. Use the chart and map above to compare Montae's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.