Boy · #3,733 in 2026

Montford

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

Current Rank

#3,733

Peak Rank

#2,956 (1917)

Total Babies

102

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1913

First Year

1947

Last Year

1917

Peak Year

#2956

Peak Rank

102

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Montford

Montford first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1913, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1917, when 8 Montfords were born — ranking #2,956 that year. As of 2026, Montford ranks #3,733 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 102 Montfords have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Montford

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

Mountford
Munford
Montfort
Manafort
Mentor
Mentored
Mitford
Mumford
Manured
Menard
Minyard
Minard

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Montford

What does the name Montford mean?

Montford is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1913. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Montford in 2026?

In 2026, Montford ranks #3,733 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Montford most popular?

Montford reached its peak popularity in 1917, ranking #2,956 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Montford a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Montford?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Montford include Polk, Fidelis, Birger. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Montford

Montford is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1913 and has accumulated 102 births in the dataset. Montford's peak popularity came in 1917 when it ranked #2,956. Use the chart and map above to compare Montford'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.