Montana: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced mahn-TAN-uh · 3 syllables
Montana means “mountain”, from Latin and Spanish.
From Latin montana * the US state via Spanish montana (“mountain”) * the surname from Spanish Montana topographic surname
- Meaning
- mountain
- Origin
- Latin, Spanish
- Pronunciation
- mahn-TAN-uh
- US babies a year
- about 306 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1990
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Montana?
About 306 US babies a year were named Montana in 2021–2025. It’s rising: up 96% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1990.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| Ireland | #690 |
| Australia | #337 |
How old are people named Montana?
Half of US adults named Montana are older than 28; most are between 19 and 40. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Montana
What does the name Montana mean?
Montana means “mountain”. It comes from Latin and Spanish.
How do you pronounce Montana?
Montana is pronounced mahn-TAN-uh.
How popular is the name Montana?
About 306 US babies a year were named Montana in 2021–2025. It’s rising: up 96% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1990.
How old are people named Montana?
Half of US adults named Montana are older than 28. Most are between 19 and 40.