Total births
520
Unisex name · since 1962
Montoya
520 babies named Montoya in U.S. Social Security records since 1962, with the highest year being 1991. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 520
- total births
- 1962–2004
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
520 girls have been named Montoya since 1962, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Montoya recorded 520 times among girls since 1962, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1962 to 2004.
- 520 total births
- 1962–2004 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 44% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
520 girls have been named Montoya since 1962, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2004.
- 520
- total births
- 1962–2004
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Montoya was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
29 babies were named Montoya in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Montoya's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Montoya's full recorded timeline at 1985, 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 1962, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1991 peak of 29 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Montoya at a glance
Last recorded 2004Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1962
Montoya popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1962–2004
- Peak year (1991)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 43 years of records
Montoya popularity over time - boys
119 total births recorded since 1969 (Montoya as boys' name)
Montoya by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Montoya's strongest decade.
227 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Montoya births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 17
1960s
17 births
- 1970s
1970s
118 births
- 1980s
1980s
227 births
- 1990s
1990s
138 births
- 2000s 20
2000s
20 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 227 births (44% of all-time use).
How Montoya compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Montoya's total volume
Montoya vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Montoya by state
Where Montoya concentrates geographically, total births since 1962
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 15 | 2.9% |
| #2 | California | | 11 | 2.1% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 5 | 1.0% |
Texas share of Montoya's total US births 2.9%
Even split
15 of 520 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Montoya? ▼
Since 1962, Social Security records show 520 babies named Montoya. The most recent recorded year was 2004. Its busiest year on record was 1991, with 29 births.
When was Montoya most popular? ▼
Montoya was most popular in the 1980s decade with 227 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Montoya most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Montoya are Texas (15 births), California (11 births), Georgia (5 births).
Is Montoya a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Montoya is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 520 births, and as a boy's name it has 119 births.
How long has the name Montoya been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Montoya since 1962 -- 43 years through the most recent 2004 data.
What names are similar to Montoya? ▼
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 Montoya's data
- Montoya's decade-level peak was the 1980s (227 total births); usage has since declined to 20 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Montoyas (15 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Montoya
Nearby Names Like Montoya
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Montoya
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 Montoya side by side: Montoya vs Monica Montoya vs Monique Montoya vs Mona
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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, 1962–2004 (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. "Montoya: Baby Name Since 1962 - 520 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/montoya. 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 Montoya 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.