Total births
221
Boys' name · since 1975
Montrail
Since 1975, U.S. Social Security records show 221 babies named Montrail, peaking in 1982. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 221
- total births
- 1975–2013
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
Montrail is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 221 have been recorded since 1975.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Montrail has been recorded 221 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 2013.
- 221 total births
- 1975–2013 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 34% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
221 boys have been named Montrail since 1975, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2013.
- 221
- total births
- 1975–2013
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Montrail was born in this single decade.
1982
Single peak year
14 babies were named Montrail in 1982 - its busiest year on record.
Montrail's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Montrail splits its recorded history at 1994: 47% of all births land in the more recent half, 53% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1975 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1982 peak of 14 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Montrail at a glance
Last recorded 2013Peak year
1982
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1975
Montrail popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–2013
- Peak year (1982)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 39 years of records
Montrail by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Montrail's strongest decade.
76 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Montrail births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 21
1970s
21 births
- 1980s
1980s
60 births
- 1990s
1990s
76 births
- 2000s
2000s
36 births
- 2010s 28
2010s
28 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 76 births (34% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Montrail? ▼
Montrail has been given to 221 babies in the U.S. since 1975, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2013. 14 babies were born in 1982, its single highest year.
When was Montrail most popular? ▼
Montrail was most popular in the 1990s decade with 76 total births. The single peak year was 1982.
How long has the name Montrail been used? ▼
Montrail has been recorded in Social Security data since 1975, spanning 39 years of data through 2013.
What names are similar to Montrail? ▼
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 Montrail's data
- Montrail's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (76 total births) through the 2010s (28) -- 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 Montrail
Nearby Names Like Montrail
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Montrail
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 Montrail side by side: Montrail vs Monte Montrail vs Monroe Montrail 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, 1975–2013 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Montrail: Baby Name Since 1975 - 221 Births, Peak 1982." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/montrail. 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 Montrail 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.