Total births
102
Boys' name · since 1913
Montford
Montford has 102 recorded births since 1913 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1917 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 102
- total births
- 1913–1947
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
Montford is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 102 have been recorded since 1913.
Social Security Administration records show Montford recorded 102 times among boys since 1913, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1910s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 1947.
- 102 total births
- 1913–1947 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
102 boys have been named Montford since 1913, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1947.
- 102
- total births
- 1913–1947
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Montford was born in this single decade.
1917
Single peak year
8 babies were named Montford in 1917 - its busiest year on record.
Montford's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Montford's full recorded timeline at 1922, 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 1914, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1917 peak of 8 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Montford at a glance
Last recorded 1947Peak year
1917
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1913
Montford popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–1947
- Peak year (1917)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Montford by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Montford's strongest decade.
43 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Montford births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
43 births
- 1920s
1920s
36 births
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1940s
1940s
18 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 43 births (42% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Montford? ▼
Since 1913, Social Security records show 102 babies named Montford. The most recent recorded year was 1947. Its busiest year on record was 1917, with 8 births.
When was Montford most popular? ▼
Montford was most popular in the 1910s decade with 43 total births. The single peak year was 1917.
How long has the name Montford been used? ▼
Montford has been recorded in Social Security data since 1913, spanning 35 years of data through 1947.
What names are similar to Montford? ▼
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 Montford's data
- Montford's usage has stayed within range of its 1910s decade-level peak (43 total births) through the 1940s (18) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Montford
Nearby Names Like Montford
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Montford
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 Montford side by side: Montford vs Monte Montford vs Monroe Montford vs Monty
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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, 1913–1947 (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. "Montford: Baby Name Since 1913 - 102 Births, Peak 1917." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/montford. 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 Montford 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.