Total births
253
Girls' name · since 1908
Monteen
Since 1908, U.S. Social Security records show 253 babies named Monteen, peaking in 1916. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 253
- total births
- 1908–1941
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
Monteen sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 253 recorded since 1908.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Monteen has been recorded 253 times among girls since 1908, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1908 to 1941.
- 253 total births
- 1908–1941 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 46% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
253 girls have been named Monteen since 1908, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1941.
- 253
- total births
- 1908–1941
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Monteen was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
21 babies were named Monteen in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
Monteen's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Monteen's SSA record in two at 1925 and the more recent half accounts for 39% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 61%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1908, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1916 peak of 21, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Monteen at a glance
Last recorded 1941Peak year
1916
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1908
Monteen popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1908–1941
- Peak year (1916)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 34 years of records
Monteen by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Monteen's strongest decade.
117 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Monteen births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 5
1900s
5 births
- 1910s
1910s
87 births
- 1920s
1920s
117 births
- 1930s 39
1930s
39 births
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 117 births (46% of all-time use).
Monteen by state
Where Monteen concentrates geographically, total births since 1908
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 101 | 39.9% |
Georgia share of Monteen's total US births 39.9%
101 of 253 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Monteen? ▼
Monteen has been given to 253 babies in the U.S. since 1908, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1941. 21 babies were born in 1916, its single highest year.
When was Monteen most popular? ▼
Monteen was most popular in the 1920s decade with 117 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
Where is Monteen most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Monteen are Georgia (101 births).
How long has the name Monteen been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Monteen since 1908 -- 34 years through the most recent 1941 data.
What names are similar to Monteen? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Monica, Monique, Mona, Monika, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Monteen's data
- Monteen's decade-level peak was the 1920s (117 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1940s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Georgia records the most Monteens (101 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia 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 Monteen
Nearby Names Like Monteen
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Monteen
Monica Girl
#723 251,274 births
Monique Girl
#2934 78,783 births
Mona Girl
#2204 45,787 births
Monika Girl
#8040 9,810 births
Montana Girl
#1057 8,815 births
Compare Monteen side by side: Monteen vs Monica Monteen vs Monique Monteen vs Mona
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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, 1908–1941 (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. "Monteen: Baby Name Since 1908 - 253 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/monteen. 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 Monteen 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.