Montana
4 countries#1033 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Montana was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
12,855 births recorded 1910–2025 · currently #1033 · peaked in 1998 with 678 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
465 births recorded 1994–2023 · peaked in 1998 with 33 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
456 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1692 · peaked in 1998 with 33 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
23 births recorded 1993–2005 · peaked in 1996 with 6 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
9 births recorded 1994–2023 · peaked in 1994 with 3 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Montana’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #869 | — |
| 2007 | #932 | ↓63 |
| 2008 | #1295 | ↓363 |
| 2009 | #1710 | ↓415 |
| 2010 | #2360 | ↓650 |
| 2011 | #1982 | ↑378 |
| 2012 | #2160 | ↓178 |
| 2013 | #1918 | ↑242 |
| 2014 | #1674 | ↑244 |
| 2015 | #1667 | ↑7 |
| 2016 | #1598 | ↑69 |
| 2017 | #1804 | ↓206 |
| 2018 | #1799 | ↑5 |
| 2019 | #1716 | ↑83 |
| 2020 | #1728 | ↓12 |
| 2021 | #1432 | ↑296 |
| 2022 | #1288 | ↑144 |
| 2023 | #1304 | ↓16 |
| 2024 | #1056 | ↑248 |
| 2025 | #1033 | ↑23 |
Frequently asked questions about Montana
Is Montana a popular name?
Yes — Montana currently ranks #1033 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Montana more common for boys or girls?
Montana is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Montana most popular?
Montana peaked in 1998 in United States, with 678 recorded births that year.
Is Montana rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Montana’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #2398 in 1910 to #1033 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Montana?
At least 13,343 babies have been recorded with the name Montana across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Montana popular in more than one country?
Yes — Montana appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Montana?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Montana include Ripley, Bernadette, Elliot.
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