Total births
29
Girls' name · since 1970
Montressa
Since 1970, U.S. Social Security records show 29 babies named Montressa, peaking in 1974. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 29
- total births
- 1970–1988
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 83%
- born in that decade
29 girls have been named Montressa since 1970, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Montressa has been recorded 29 times among girls since 1970, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1970 to 1988.
- 29 total births
- 1970–1988 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 83% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
29 girls have been named Montressa since 1970, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1988.
- 29
- total births
- 1970–1988
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 83%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
83% of everyone ever named Montressa was born in this single decade.
1974
Single peak year
7 babies were named Montressa in 1974 - its busiest year on record.
Montressa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Montressa's SSA record in two at 1975 and the more recent half accounts for 59% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 41%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1970, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1974 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Montressa at a glance
Last recorded 1988Peak year
1974
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1970
Montressa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–1988
- Peak year (1974)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 19 years of records
Montressa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Montressa's strongest decade.
24 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 83% of all-time use.
Montressa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
24 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 24 births (83% of all-time use).
Montressa by state
Where Montressa concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 6 | 20.7% |
North Carolina share of Montressa's total US births 20.7%
6 of 29 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Montressa? ▼
29 babies have been named Montressa since 1970. It was last recorded in 1988. The peak year was 1974 with 7 births.
When was Montressa most popular? ▼
Montressa was most popular in the 1970s decade with 24 total births. The single peak year was 1974.
Where is Montressa most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Montressa are North Carolina (6 births).
How long has the name Montressa been used? ▼
Records for Montressa go back to 1970, giving 19 years of history through 1988.
What names are similar to Montressa? ▼
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 Montressa's data
- Montressa's decade-level peak was the 1970s (24 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- North Carolina records the most Montressas (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina 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 Montressa
Nearby Names Like Montressa
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Montressa
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 Montressa side by side: Montressa vs Monica Montressa vs Monique Montressa vs Mona
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, 1970–1988 (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. "Montressa: Baby Name Since 1970 - 29 Births, Peak 1974." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/montressa. 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 Montressa 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.