Unisex · #7,068 in 2026

Montra

Montra is an unincorporated community in Jackson Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States. Established in the middle of the nineteenth century, the small community is prominent because of a landmark church, Emanuel Lutheran Church of Montra.

Current Rank
#7,068
Peak Rank
#7,068 (1970)
Total Babies
11
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #7,068 (11 total)
👦 Boy peak #7,421 (11 total)
👧As Girl Name
1922
First Year
1970
Last Year
1970
Peak Year
#7068
Peak Rank
11
Total Count
2
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1976
First Year
1992
Last Year
1992
Peak Year
#7421
Peak Rank
11
Total Count
2
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Montra

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Montra is an unincorporated community in Jackson Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States. Established in the middle of the nineteenth century, the small community is prominent because of a landmark church, Emanuel Lutheran Church of Montra.

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Origin & history
Montra was platted in 1849 by landowners Isaac and William Mahuren; surveying was completed on May 22, and the plat was filed on June 30. Houses and businesses quickly sprang up in the community, including a hotel, a blacksmith's shop, and a liquor store. A small school was founded in the village, and a post office was established on February 27, 1850. Two churches, one Lutheran and one Methodist , were founded in 1860 and in the winter of 1864–1865 respectively. In the early 1880s, the community comprised approximately forty houses and had an estimated population of 150 residents. Today, Mont

The Story of Montra

As a girl name

Montra first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1922, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1970, when 6 Montras were born — ranking #7,068 that year. As of 2026, Montra ranks #7,068 for girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 11 Montras have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Montra first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1976, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1992, when 6 Montras were born — ranking #7,421 that year. As of 2026, Montra ranks #7,421 for boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 11 Montras have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Montra

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Frequently Asked Questions about Montra

What does the name Montra mean?
Montra is an unincorporated community in Jackson Township, Shelby County, Ohio, United States. Established in the middle of the nineteenth century, the small community is prominent because of a landmark church, Emanuel Lutheran Church of Montra.
How popular is Montra in 2026?
In 2026, Montra ranks #7,068 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Montra most popular?
Montra reached its peak popularity in 1970, ranking #7,068 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Montra a unisex name?
Yes — Montra is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 50% of Montras assigned female and 50% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Montra?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Montra include Olwyn, Arcella, Ninon. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

Similar Names

👧 Similar Girl Names

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Olwyn
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Arcella
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Ninon
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Nilla
Peak #7068

👦 Similar Boy Names

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Raimon
Peak #7421
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Dennon
Peak #7421
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Rashe
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Tarrick
Peak #7421

About the name Montra

Montra is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1922 and has accumulated 11 births in the dataset. Montra's peak popularity came in 1970 when it ranked #7,068. Use the chart and map above to compare Montra'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 .

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