Total births
686
Boys' name · since 1976
Montae
Montae has 686 recorded births since 1976 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2008 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #5311
- among boys today
- 686
- born since 1976
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other boys
686 babies have been named Montae since 1976, making it today's #5311 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Montae recorded 686 times among boys since 1976, holding rank #5311 nationally today, ahead of 63% of boys, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2025.
- #5311 among boys today
- 686 born since 1976
- 1990s peak decade
- 63% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Montae is currently the #5311 boys' name in America, more common than 63% of boys - 686 born since 1976, peaking in the 1990s.
- #5311
- among boys today
- 686
- born since 1976
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other boys
Montae vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5311
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 63% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Montae was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
31 babies were named Montae in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
How Montae compares
686 Top 37% higher than 63% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Montae's all-time total is 87% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Montae | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 686 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 31 | 23 | 22,252 |
Montae's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Montae splits its recorded history at 2001: 56% of all births land in the more recent half, 44% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1979 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2008 peak of 31 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Montae at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2008
Current rank
#5,311
Active since
1976
Montae popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2025
- Peak year (2008)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 50 years of records
Montae by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Montae's strongest decade.
175 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Montae births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 17
1970s
17 births
- 1980s
1980s
101 births
- 1990s
1990s
175 births
- 2000s
2000s
165 births
- 2010s
2010s
163 births
- 2020s 65
2020s
65 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 175 births (26% of all-time use).
How Montae compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Montae's total volume
Montae vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Montae by state
Where Montae concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 6 | 0.9% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.7% |
California share of Montae's total US births 0.9%
Even split
6 of 686 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Montae? ▼
Since 1976, Social Security records show 686 babies named Montae. Today it holds rank #5311 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2008, with 31 births.
When was Montae most popular? ▼
Montae was most popular in the 1990s decade with 175 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Montae most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Montae are California (6 births), Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Montae been used? ▼
Records for Montae go back to 1976, giving 50 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Montae? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Monte, Monroe, Monty, Montgomery, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Montae's data
- Montae's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (175 total births) through the 2020s (65) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Montaes (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Montae
Nearby Names Like Montae
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Montae
Monte Boy
#1432 23,160 births
Monroe Boy
#1275 17,094 births
Monty Boy
#1812 15,350 births
Montgomery Boy
#1088 5,701 births
Montana Boy
#1656 4,040 births
Compare Montae side by side: Montae vs Monte Montae vs Monroe Montae vs Monty
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Montae
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1976–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Montae: #5311 Boys' Name - 686 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/montae. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Montae draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.