Montana
boy name#1520 in 2025Montana entered the US charts in 1942, peaked at #769 in 1995, ranks #1520 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1942–2025
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #3560 |
| 1950s | #3993 |
| 1970s | #3985 |
| 1980s | #2200 |
| 1990s | #929 |
| 2000s | #1783 |
| 2010s | #2429 |
| 2020s | #1576 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Montana has been most popular in Texas, Ohio, Georgia.
Fashion outlook
Montana sits in the calm middle of the cycle — neither chasing a wave nor sliding off one. Middle-of-the-cycle names age slowly and predictably.
Montana today is about where Donta stood in 2008 — 30 years past a #770-sized peak. By 2023, Donta had settled around #5863.
A playful estimate from 145 years of naming cycles — not a prophecy. Great names outlive statistics.
Living bearers
About 4,000 people named Montana are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Montana alive today was born around 2001, making them about 24 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Montana in 2025?
- Montana ranks #1520 among US boy names in 2025, with 114 babies given the name.
- When was the name Montana most popular?
- Montana peaked in 1995, reaching #769 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Montana with classmates?
- Montana will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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