Montgomery
How to say it: mont-GUM-uh-ree · /mɑntˈɡʌməri/
From a Norman place name meaning 'Gomeric's mountain'. Became an English aristocratic surname and given name.
Montgomery was the 877th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 241 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.3-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #765 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #877 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 241 |
| Share of births | 1 in 13,756 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.3 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #765 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Once rare, Montgomery has grown into its best years in the 2020s. Seated at its peak, it is set to gain further.
What goes with it
Grand and strong with a crisp yet soft resonance, Montgomery evokes a place name legacy. Monty offers a friendly short form, and Harrison echoes its style.
Parents who love Montgomery also love
Nicknames
- Monty
- Mont
- Gomery
Honouring a Montgomery in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Montgomery is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Montgomery
- Montgomery Clift (1920–1966)American actor
- Montgomery Wilson (1909–1964)Canadian figure skater
- Montgomery Blair (1813–1883)American judge
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
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- C. Montgomery Burns (Mr. Burns), main antagonist on The Simpsons
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