Monta
Every Monta since 1891 — 1,399 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Monta
Monta is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1891, 1,399 American babies have been named Monta — about 65% girls and 35% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1980, when 29 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Monta stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Monta year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | 5 | #13,421 |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | 5 | #13,495 |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | 10 | #7,866 |
| 2014 | — | — | 7 | #10,378 |
| 2013 | — | — | 6 | #11,707 |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | 9 | #8,551 |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | 6 | #11,986 |
| 2008 | — | — | 5 | #13,945 |
| 2007 | — | — | 7 | #10,528 |
| 2006 | — | — | 8 | #9,298 |
| 2005 | — | — | 6 | #11,032 |
| 2004 | — | — | 7 | #9,621 |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | 9 | #7,449 |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | 8 | #7,951 |
| 1995 | — | — | 10 | #5,774 |
| 1990 | — | — | 9 | #5,675 |
| 1985 | — | — | 13 | #3,537 |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,741 | 22 | #2,338 |
| 1975 | — | — | 9 | #3,837 |
| 1970 | — | — | 8 | #3,730 |
| 1965 | 10 | #4,415 | — | — |
| 1960 | 15 | #3,314 | 6 | #3,929 |
| 1955 | 17 | #2,802 | 5 | #4,213 |
| 1950 | 18 | #2,408 | 6 | #3,577 |
| 1945 | 18 | #2,035 | — | — |
| 1940 | 14 | #2,271 | — | — |
| 1935 | 16 | #2,074 | — | — |
| 1930 | 13 | #2,518 | — | — |
| 1925 | 14 | #2,574 | 6 | #4,046 |
| 1920 | 12 | #2,841 | — | — |
| 1915 | 20 | #1,723 | — | — |
| 1910 | 7 | #2,073 | — | — |
| 1905 | 6 | #1,855 | — | — |
| 1900 | 5 | #2,132 | — | — |
| 1895 | 6 | #1,538 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Monta
- Monta Ellis Basketball player · b. 1985
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Monta in 2025?
Monta did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Monta?
1,399 babies have been named Monta in the United States since 1891, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Monta most popular?
Monta peaked in 1980, when 29 newborns received the name.
Is Monta a boy or girl name?
Monta is used for both: about 65% of babies named Monta have been girls and 35% boys.
Is the name Monta rising or falling?
Monta has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Monta?
Well-known people named Monta include Monta Ellis (basketball player).