Montserrat
How to say it: mont-suh-RAT · /ˌmɑntsəˈræt/
From Latin 'mons serratus' (jagged mountain), the sacred peak near Barcelona. Name of a revered Catalan patron virgin.
Montserrat was the 1,128th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 160 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 63% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,315 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,128 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 160 |
| Share of births | 1 in 20,720 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −63% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,315 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
New to wider use, Montserrat found its high in the 2010s. Remaining close to that high, it is expected to slip a little ahead.
What goes with it
Rolling and soft with crisp edges, Montserrat carries a natural calm and place rooted charm. Marisol and Paloma share its style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Montserrat is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Spanish.
Famous people named Montserrat
- Montserrat Caballé (1933–2018)Spanish operatic soprano
- Montserrat González (born 1994)Paraguayan tennis player
- Montserrat Tomé Vázquez (born 1982)Spanish football manager
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