Total births
3,980
Boys' name · since 1967
Montrell
Since 1967, U.S. Social Security records show 3,980 babies named Montrell, peaking in 2006. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3468
- among boys today
- 3,980
- born since 1967
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other boys
Montrell currently ranks #3468 among boys' names in America, with 3,980 babies recorded since 1967.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Montrell has been recorded 3,980 times among boys since 1967, currently ranked #3468 nationally and more common than 76% of boys, 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 1967 to 2025.
- #3468 among boys today
- 3,980 born since 1967
- 1990s peak decade
- 76% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Montrell is currently the #3468 boys' name in America, more common than 76% of boys - 3,980 born since 1967, peaking in the 1990s.
- #3468
- among boys today
- 3,980
- born since 1967
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other boys
Montrell vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3468
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 76% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Montrell was born in this single decade.
2006
Single peak year
131 babies were named Montrell in 2006 - its busiest year on record.
How Montrell compares
3,980 Top 14% higher than 86% 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
Montrell's all-time total is 11x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Montrell | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,980 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 131 | 23 | 22,252 |
Montrell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Montrell splits its recorded history at 1996: 54% of all births land in the more recent half, 46% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1967 (7 births) -- compare that against the 2006 peak of 131 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Montrell at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2006
Current rank
#3,468
Active since
1967
Montrell popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1967–2025
- Peak year (2006)
- 131
- Annual births at peak, across 59 years of records
Montrell popularity over time - girls
28 total births recorded since 1971 (Montrell as girls' name)
Montrell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Montrell's strongest decade.
1,065 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Montrell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 25
1960s
25 births
- 1970s 352
1970s
352 births
- 1980s
1980s
759 births
- 1990s
1990s
1,065 births
- 2000s
2000s
985 births
- 2010s
2010s
592 births
- 2020s 202
2020s
202 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 1,065 births (27% of all-time use).
How Montrell 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 Montrell's total volume
Montrell vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Montrell by state
Where Montrell concentrates geographically, total births since 1967
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Louisiana | | 320 | 8.0% |
| #2 | Texas | | 241 | 6.1% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 237 | 6.0% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 223 | 5.6% |
| #5 | Tennessee | | 196 | 4.9% |
| #6 | Mississippi | | 145 | 3.6% |
| #7 | Wisconsin | | 108 | 2.7% |
| #8 | Florida | | 97 | 2.4% |
Louisiana share of Montrell's total US births 8.0%
Even split
320 of 3,980 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 22 reporting states.
Montrell appears in 22 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Montrell? ▼
Montrell has been given to 3,980 babies in the U.S. since 1967, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #3468 as of the latest data. 131 babies were born in 2006, its single highest year.
When was Montrell most popular? ▼
Montrell was most popular in the 1990s decade with 1,065 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
Where is Montrell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Montrell are Louisiana (320 births), Texas (241 births), North Carolina (237 births).
How long has the name Montrell been used? ▼
Montrell has been recorded in Social Security data since 1967, spanning 59 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Montrell? ▼
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 Montrell's data
- Montrell's decade-level peak was the 1990s (1,065 total births); usage has since declined to 202 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Louisiana records the most Montrells (320 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Louisiana 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 Montrell
Nearby Names Like Montrell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Montrell
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 Montrell side by side: Montrell vs Monte Montrell vs Monroe Montrell vs Monty
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Montrell
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, 1967–2025 (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. "Montrell: #3468 Boys' Name - 3,980 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/montrell. 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 Montrell 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.