Montserrat Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Spanish
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Montserrat means 'mountain' and conveys strength and beauty.
Meaning of the Name Montserrat
Montserrat is a name of Spanish origin that means 'mountain'. It is derived from the combination of the Spanish words 'monte' meaning mountain and 'serrar' meaning to saw. The name is often associated with the mountainous region of Catalonia in Spain. It can also be a reference to the Caribbean island of Montserrat, which was named after the mountain range by Christopher Columbus. Overall, the name Montserrat conveys strength, beauty, and a sense of natural beauty.
Popularity of the Name Montserrat
The popularity for the name Montserrat peaked in popularity in the year 2014 with 534 births, which ranked number 1,093 out of 30,792 unique names for that year. Montserrat had the most female births in 2014 with 534, which ranked number 572 out of 19,224 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Montserrat has declined sharply over the last ten years from 229 births to 173 births, a decline of -24.45%. Among females, Montserrat has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 229 births to 173 births, a decline of -24.45%.
Nationwide Popularity of Montserrat
- 20 Year Trend of Montserrat: 7.45%
- 10 Year Trend of Montserrat: -24.45%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Montserrat: -24.45%
Popularity of Montserrat by State
Among females, Montserrat was most popular in Southwestern states with 60 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 53 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Montserrat. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 841 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 47 | 713 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 1533 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1041 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1656 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1140 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 53 | 615 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Montserrat
- Total Births of Montserrat: 168 (-2.77%)
- Female Births of Montserrat: 168 (-2.77%)
Given the downward trend of Montserrat over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -2.77% decrease in total births, for a total of 168 births in 2024. For Females, births for Montserrat have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 168 female births in 2024, a decrease of -2.77%.