Montague Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
French
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Montague means 'sharp mount' and is associated with an influential family in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.
Meaning of the Name Montague
Montague is a surname of French origin. It originated from the French word 'mont aigu', which means 'sharp mount'. The name is said to have been derived from a place name and was later given as a surname to those who lived near or on a mountain. Montague is also famously associated with one of the feuding families in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. In the play, the Montagues are depicted as an influential and noble family from Verona.
Popularity of the Name Montague
The popularity for the name Montague peaked in popularity in the year 1915 with 14 births, which ranked number 4,110 out of 8,412 unique names for that year. Montague had the most male births in 1915 with 14, which ranked number 1,968 out of 4,390 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Montague
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Popularity of Montague by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Montague. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Montague in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Montague is a great pick!
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