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Monty

Monty is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 89 boys in the United States.

Monty at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈmɒnti/
Also spelled
Montgomery

About the name Monty

Monty belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess. It travels in a few spellings: Montgomery.

In the United States, Monty first appears in Social Security records in 1900. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #340 in 1961, and in 2024 89 babies received the name — 15,238 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Monty in US records

First recorded (US)
1900
Best US rank
#340 in 1961
Peak year
1961
Babies named Monty in 2024
89
Total since 1880
15,238

Monty in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#253 in 2021
Babies named Monty in 2025
169
Total since 1996
3,049

Spellings & short forms

Montgomery

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Monty mean?

The meaning of Monty is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Monty a boy or girl name?

Monty is a boy name. In 2024, 89 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Monty?

Monty comes from the English & American tradition. It is also spelled Montgomery.

How popular is the name Monty?

Monty first appears in US records in 1900. Its best-ever ranking was #340 in 1961, and 89 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Monty?

Monty is pronounced /ˈmɒnti/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.