How Many People Are Named Monte?

Complete statistics for the name Monte: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Monte
Rare
Latin, Spanish

Monte is a classic, old-school name with roots in Latin and Spanish, meaning 'mountain' or 'from the mountain.' About 16,809 people named Monte are living in the US today, making it genuinely rare at 1 in 19,632 Americans. Its peak was back in 1957, and it carries that mid-century character through and through.

~4,181
Living in US
1 in 79,275
Americans
1957
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Mountain or from the mountain
🌐
Origin
Latin, Spanish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Adventurous Grounded Resilient Classic
22
Life Path Number

The number 22 is known as the Master Builder in numerology, representing the ability to turn big dreams into real, lasting achievements. People connected to 22 are seen as disciplined and visionary, with the drive to create something that stands the test of time.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

16,809
Worldwide Bearers
#23,333
Global Rank
🇪🇬 Egypt
152
🇿🇦 South Africa
124
🇧🇷 Brazil
118
🇮🇩 Indonesia
91
🇦🇲 Armenia
55
🇰🇪 Kenya
55
🇪🇸 Spain
54
🇦🇺 Australia
53
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
49
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
37

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
16,329 (97%)
♀ Female
480 (3%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 62
2,694
Would be under 30 (11%)
6,588
Would be 30–60 (28%)
14,583
Would be over 60 (61%)

All 23,865 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1957

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
73
Modern Appeal
27
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Monte Through the Generations

Monte tells a pretty clear generational story in the numbers. With 23,865 all-time US births and around 16,809 estimated living today, a notable share of everyone ever named Monte has already passed, which fits for a name that peaked in 1957 with 634 births in a single year. The age picture is striking: 61% of living Montes are over 60, and the average age sits at 62, so this is overwhelmingly a name carried by older Americans. Only 2,694 are under 30, compared to 14,583 over 60. That's a huge skew. What makes it interesting is the trend is actually rising now, which is a bit of a surprise for a name this associated with an older era. It suggests Monte might be getting a quiet second look from younger parents who like its vintage, rugged feel.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 2,319
Texas 1,794
Illinois 890
Oklahoma 839
Indiana 812
Ohio 767
Washington 742
Iowa 709
Kansas 610
Missouri 597

✨ Similar Names to Monte

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Monte's Latin, Spanish roots

📄 About the Name Monte

How Many People Have the Name Monte?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,181 people in the United States currently share the name Monte. That works out to roughly 1 in every 79,275 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Monte a Common or Rare Name?

Monte is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Monte Mean?

Monte means "Mountain or from the mountain" and comes from Latin, Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Monte in SSA data, approximately 97% are male and 3% are female.

When Was Monte Most Popular?

The name Monte reached peak popularity in 1957, with 634 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Monte?

Approximately 4,181 people named Monte live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,181. That works out to roughly 1 in 79,275 Americans.

Is Monte a rare name?

Monte is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 79,275 Americans has this name.

What does the name Monte mean?

Monte means "Mountain or from the mountain" and comes from Latin, Spanish origins.

Is Monte more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 97% of people named Monte are male and 3% are female.

When was Monte most popular?

Monte peaked in 1957 with 634 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US4,181
All-Time Births4,181
1 in X1 in 79,275
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age62
Peak Year1957
World Rank#23,333
Male %97%
Female %3%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.