How Many People Are Named Montreal?
Complete statistics for the name Montreal: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Montreal is a rare name, very uncommon and typically male. Only 1,065 people in the US today carry it, making up just 1 in 309,906 Americans. A big chunk, 41%, are under 30, showing it's a genuinely modern choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 31All 1,108 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: 1990Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Montreal Through the Generations
Montreal reached its peak popularity in 1990 with 50 births, but since then, it's seen a steady decline. Today, most people named Montreal are between 30 and 60 years old, with 458 under 30 and none over 60. This distribution paints a picture of a name that's been embraced by younger generations, yet hasn't managed to sustain its appeal across decades.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Montreal's French roots
📄 About the Name Montreal
How Many People Have the Name Montreal?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 183 people in the United States currently share the name Montreal. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,811,198 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Montreal a Common or Rare Name?
Montreal is classified as Very 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 Montreal Mean?
Montreal means "Place name" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Montreal in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Montreal Most Popular?
The name Montreal reached peak popularity in 1990, with 50 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Montreal?
Approximately 183 people named Montreal live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 183. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,811,198 Americans.
Is Montreal a rare name?
Montreal is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,811,198 Americans has this name.
What does the name Montreal mean?
Montreal means "Place name" and comes from French origins.
Is Montreal more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Montreal are male and 0% are female.
When was Montreal most popular?
Montreal peaked in 1990 with 50 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.