Montana
How to say it: mon-TAN-uh · /mɑnˈtænə/
From Latin 'montanus' meaning 'mountainous'; also the name of the U.S. state, used as a given name.
Montana was the 908th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 356 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1990s, its births are up about 75% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #628 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #908 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 356 |
| Share of births | 1 in 9,312 |
| Peak decade | 1990s |
| Change over 10 years | +75% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #628 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After peaking in the 1990s, Montana has held on to solid use. Close to that peak today, growth is expected again.
What goes with it
Open and rolling with soft sounds, Montana feels rooted in nature and strength as a place name. Dakota and Sierra go well with it.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Montana is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Spanish.
Famous people named Montana
- Montana Jordan (born 2003)American actor
- Montana Cox (born 1993)Fashion model
- Montana de la Rosa (born 1995)American mixed martial arts fighter
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Good to know
- Heard as in Hannah Montana, Disney Channel series (2006-2010)
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