Monte
Boy name · #1467 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Monte? In official American birth records, Monte has been tracked continuously since 1881, giving it 144 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 121 baby boys were named Monte, placing it at #1467 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1523, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 14,876 boys born in 2025 was named Monte.
The 144-year story
Monte first appears in the Social Security records in 1881, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1956, when 623 boys were named Monte — good for #296 that year. Today's parents encounter it as a name from their grandparents’ generation, which is precisely the vintage window from which names get revived. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Monte per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Monte against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Monte in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Monte is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Monte will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Monte is most common
State-level data for Monte is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Monte
Statistically, parents drawn to Monte tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Monty, Pete, Steve, Dale, and Mike.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Monte | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 121 | #1466 |
| 2024 | 127 | #1432 |
| 2023 | 122 | #1473 |
| 2022 | 159 | #1237 |
| 2021 | 150 | #1267 |
| 2020 | 114 | #1489 |
| 2019 | 116 | #1479 |
| 2018 | 85 | #1792 |
| 2017 | 78 | #1871 |
| 2016 | 110 | #1522 |
| 2015 | 108 | #1523 |
| 2014 | 89 | #1701 |
| 2013 | 84 | #1733 |
| 2012 | 74 | #1923 |
| 2011 | 80 | #1795 |
| 2010 | 92 | #1677 |
| 2009 | 80 | #1839 |
| 2008 | 90 | #1692 |
| 2007 | 85 | #1741 |
| 2006 | 91 | #1596 |
| 2005 | 61 | #2035 |
| 2004 | 86 | #1542 |
| 2003 | 89 | #1466 |
| 2002 | 79 | #1557 |
| 2001 | 69 | #1677 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Monte?
In official American birth records, the name Monte first appeared in 1881 (over 144 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Monte a popular boy name?
Monte ranked #1467 among boys in 2025 with 121 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1523.
When was the name Monte most popular?
Monte peaked in 1956, when 623 American boys received the name (ranked #296 that year). Since 1956 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Monte?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 14,876 newborn American boys was named Monte. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.