Total births
1,113
Boys' name · since 1969
Montreal
Since 1969, U.S. Social Security records show 1,113 babies named Montreal, peaking in 1990. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #7890
- among boys today
- 1,113
- born since 1969
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 45%
- more common than other boys
1,113 babies have been named Montreal since 1969, making it today's #7890 boys' name.
Montreal has 1,113 recorded births among boys since 1969, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #7890 as of the latest data, more common than 45% of boys, busiest in the 1990s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1969 to 2025.
- #7890 among boys today
- 1,113 born since 1969
- 1990s peak decade
- 45% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Montreal is currently the #7890 boys' name in America, more common than 45% of boys - 1,113 born since 1969, peaking in the 1990s.
- #7890
- among boys today
- 1,113
- born since 1969
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 45%
- more common than other boys
Montreal vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#7890
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 45% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Montreal was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
50 babies were named Montreal in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
How Montreal compares
1,113 Top 29% higher than 71% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Montreal's all-time total is 3x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Montreal | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,113 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 50 | 23 | 22,252 |
Montreal's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Montreal splits its recorded history at 1997: 42% of all births land in the more recent half, 58% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1969 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1990 peak of 50 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Montreal at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1990
Current rank
#7,890
Active since
1969
Montreal popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1969–2025
- Peak year (1990)
- 50
- Annual births at peak, across 57 years of records
Montreal by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Montreal's strongest decade.
335 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Montreal births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s
1970s
146 births
- 1980s
1980s
240 births
- 1990s
1990s
335 births
- 2000s
2000s
205 births
- 2010s
2010s
137 births
- 2020s 45
2020s
45 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 335 births (30% of all-time use).
How Montreal compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Montreal's total volume
Montreal vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Montreal by state
Where Montreal concentrates geographically, total births since 1969
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 52 | 4.7% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 30 | 2.7% |
| #3 | Louisiana | | 26 | 2.3% |
| #4 | Mississippi | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #5 | Florida | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #8 | Virginia | | 5 | 0.4% |
Texas share of Montreal's total US births 4.7%
Even split
52 of 1,113 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Montreal? ▼
Montreal has been given to 1,113 babies in the U.S. since 1969, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #7890 as of the latest data. 50 babies were born in 1990, its single highest year.
When was Montreal most popular? ▼
Montreal was most popular in the 1990s decade with 335 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Montreal most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Montreal are Texas (52 births), North Carolina (30 births), Louisiana (26 births).
How long has the name Montreal been used? ▼
Montreal has been recorded in Social Security data since 1969, spanning 57 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Montreal? ▼
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 Montreal's data
- Montreal's decade-level peak was the 1990s (335 total births); usage has since declined to 45 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Montreals (52 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 Montreal
Nearby Names Like Montreal
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Montreal
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 Montreal side by side: Montreal vs Monte Montreal vs Monroe Montreal vs Monty
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Montreal
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, 1969–2025 (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. "Montreal: #7890 Boys' Name - 1,113 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/montreal. 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 Montreal 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.