Monte
Monte is a given name and surname. Notable people with the name include:
- English
- Armenian
Meaning & Origin of Monte
What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.
Monte is a given name and surname. Notable people with the name include:
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →
Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)
- English
- Armenian
The Story of Monte
Monte first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1881, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1956, when 623 Montes were born — ranking #296 that year. As of 2026, Monte ranks #1,415 for baby boys with 132 births, rising sharply (+24% over the past five years). In total, more than 23K Montes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.
Popularity Over Time
Popularity by State
Names that sound like Monte
Phonetically similar names — useful when Monte is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.
Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.
Frequently Asked Questions about Monte
What does the name Monte mean?
What is the origin of the name Monte?
How popular is Monte in 2026?
When was Monte most popular?
In which U.S. states is Monte most popular?
Is Monte a unisex name?
What names go well with Monte?
About the name Monte
Monte is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1881 and has accumulated 23K births in the dataset. Monte's peak popularity came in 1956 when it ranked #293. Use the chart and map above to compare Monte's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.
Continue exploring
- Top names of 1956 →
- Names of the 1950s →
- Names starting with "M" →
- Browse all boy names →
- Top names of 2026 →
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.