Total births
294
Boys' name · since 1975
Montay
Since 1975, U.S. Social Security records show 294 babies named Montay, peaking in 1999. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 294
- total births
- 1975–2021
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
294 boys have been named Montay since 1975, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Montay has been recorded 294 times among boys since 1975, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1975 to 2021.
- 294 total births
- 1975–2021 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
294 boys have been named Montay since 1975, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2021.
- 294
- total births
- 1975–2021
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Montay was born in this single decade.
1999
Single peak year
15 babies were named Montay in 1999 - its busiest year on record.
Montay's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Montay's full recorded timeline at 1999, 53% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 47% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1980, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1999 peak of 15 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Montay at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
1999
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1975
Montay popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–2021
- Peak year (1999)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 47 years of records
Montay by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Montay's strongest decade.
95 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Montay births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 19
1970s
19 births
- 1980s
1980s
40 births
- 1990s
1990s
95 births
- 2000s
2000s
83 births
- 2010s
2010s
45 births
- 2020s 12
2020s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 95 births (32% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Montay? ▼
Since 1975, Social Security records show 294 babies named Montay. The most recent recorded year was 2021. Its busiest year on record was 1999, with 15 births.
When was Montay most popular? ▼
Montay was most popular in the 1990s decade with 95 total births. The single peak year was 1999.
How long has the name Montay been used? ▼
Records for Montay go back to 1975, giving 47 years of history through 2021.
What names are similar to Montay? ▼
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 Montay's data
- Montay's decade-level peak was the 1990s (95 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Montay
Nearby Names Like Montay
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Montay
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 Montay side by side: Montay vs Monte Montay vs Monroe Montay vs Monty
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1975–2021 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Montay: Baby Name Since 1975 - 294 Births, Peak 1999." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/montay. 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 Montay 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 July 2026.