Monty Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Monty originates from the Old French word 'Mont', meaning 'mountain'. It evolved from Montgomery and has become a standalone name. Monty is often seen as charming and playful, with no direct biblical relevance. The name gained popularity in the 20th century and remains well-liked today.

The name Monty is most popular in Oklahoma, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Baby Boomers generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Monty has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Monty' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2302nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 656th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 383rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 519th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1301st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2951st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2413th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7989th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4233rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4570th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10438th out of 19264 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 30306th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Monty' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Monty"

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Pronunciation

/ˈmɒnti/

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Origin

Old French

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Etymology

The name Monty is derived from the Old French name 'Mont', which means 'mountain'. It is often used as a diminutive of the name Montgomery.

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Meaning

mountain

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Language Evolution

Montgomery (Old French), Monty (Modern English)

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Historical Usage

Monty gained popularity as a given name in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, often associated with a sense of charm and playfulness.

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Variants & Derivatives

Montgomery, Monte

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Monty is perceived as a friendly and approachable name, often associated with a light-hearted personality.

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Famous People

Monty Python (comedy group), Monty Hall (television personality), Monty Roberts (horse trainer)

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Monty"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Monty"

"Monty" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 2302nd of 7545 202
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 656th of 6773 1,635
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 383rd of 7552 7,196
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 519th of 10718 3,900
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 1301st of 16616 1,074
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 2951st of 24088 560
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 2413th of 23106 666
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 7989th of 9107 10
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 4233rd of 9204 82
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 4570th of 12526 141
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 10438th of 19264 41
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 30306th of 30306 5

Regional Popularity of "Monty" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - 96.75%
2289th/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
35.32%
546th/1546
56.04%
872nd/1556
33.19%
781st/2353
26.70%
413th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
14.46%
322nd/2227
30.91%
751st/2430
13.81%
394th/2853
11.24%
312th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
16.00%
470th/2937
34.05%
1186th/3483
13.76%
484th/3518
12.22%
494th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
57.42%
2116th/3685
- 23.41%
1216th/5194
21.07%
1331st/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- 76.12%
3931st/5164
43.03%
3147th/7313
44.14%
3294th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
67.57%
2692nd/3984
- 41.59%
2837th/6822
34.80%
2184th/6276

Regional Popularity of "Monty" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Monty"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Monty" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.