Montgomery Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
French and Scottish
Gender Distribution:
91% Masculine / 9% Feminine
Meaning:
Montgomery is a surname of French and Scottish origin, meaning 'from Saint-Germain-de-Montgommery' or 'man power'.
Meaning of the Name Montgomery
Montgomery is a surname of French and Scottish origin. It is derived from the Norman baronial name de Montgomerie, which means 'from Saint-Germain-de-Montgommery' in Calvados, Normandy. The name was brought to Scotland by Strongbow, a Norman knight who settled in the 12th century. Montgomery is also a place name in various English-speaking countries, most notably in Alabama, United States, named after Richard Montgomery, a Revolutionary War general.
Popularity of the Name Montgomery
The popularity for the name Montgomery peaked in popularity in the year 2021 with 209 births, which ranked number 2,201 out of 28,927 unique names for that year. Montgomery had the most female births in 2020 with 42, which ranked number 3,542 out of 17,485 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2021 with 209, which ranked number 1,034 out of 14,057 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Montgomery has increased sharply over the last ten years from 101 births to 235 births, an increase of 132.67%. Among males, Montgomery has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 94 births to 204 births, an increase of 117.02%. Among females, Montgomery has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 7 births to 31 births, an increase of 342.86%.
Nationwide Popularity of Montgomery
- 20 Year Trend of Montgomery: 144.79%
- 10 Year Trend of Montgomery: 132.67%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Montgomery: 117.02%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Montgomery: 342.86%
Popularity of Montgomery by State
For males, Montgomery was most popular in Southeastern states with 50 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 17 male births. Among females, Montgomery was most popular in Southwestern states with 6 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 6 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Montgomery. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR | 5 | 547 | < 5 | N/A |
| CA | 17 | 1184 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 7 | 1452 | < 5 | N/A |
| GA | 6 | 1209 | < 5 | N/A |
| IL | 8 | 953 | < 5 | N/A |
| IN | 7 | 769 | < 5 | N/A |
| KY | 5 | 667 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 10 | 701 | < 5 | N/A |
| MN | 7 | 656 | < 5 | N/A |
| MO | 5 | 862 | < 5 | N/A |
| NC | 9 | 864 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 6 | 904 | < 5 | N/A |
| NY | 12 | 988 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 7 | 1030 | < 5 | N/A |
| OR | 8 | 424 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 11 | 728 | < 5 | N/A |
| TN | 12 | 565 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 12 | 1484 | 6 | 2942 |
| VA | 6 | 951 | < 5 | N/A |
| WA | 6 | 887 | < 5 | N/A |
| WI | 6 | 674 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Montgomery
- Total Births of Montgomery: 256 (8.81%)
- Male Births of Montgomery: 220 (8.06%)
- Female Births of Montgomery: 36 (16.04%)
Given the upward trend of Montgomery over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 8.81% increase in total births, for a total of 256 births in 2024. Male births for Montgomery have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 220 male births in 2024, an increase of 8.06%. For Females, births for Montgomery have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 36 female births in 2024, an increase of 16.04%.