Belmont
Beautiful, beautiful mountain; an elevated, lovely hilltop location.
Name Census estimates that about 13 living Americans carry the first name Belmont. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Belmont today is around 87 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Belmont births was 1921 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Belmont. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Belmont is about 87 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Belmonts were born before 1949.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Belmont. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
13
~ 1 in 26,365,718 Americans
Peak year
1921
14 babies that year
Average age
87
years old
1947 SSA rank
#3,768
Tracked since 1908
Popularity
Belmont: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Belmont from the 1900s through to the 1940s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, with 71 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1910s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Belmont by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Belmont during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Belmont
The name Belmont has its origins in the French language, derived from the words "beau" meaning "beautiful" and "mont" meaning "mountain." It is a topographical name that evokes the image of a beautiful mountain or a scenic vantage point atop a hill.
Belmont first emerged as a place name during the medieval period, referring to locations in various parts of France that were situated on or near picturesque hills or mountains. The earliest recorded use of the name Belmont can be traced back to the 12th century, appearing in historical records and charters from regions such as Normandy and Burgundy.
One of the earliest notable individuals to bear the name Belmont was Jean de Belmont, a French nobleman and military leader who fought in the Hundred Years' War during the 14th century. He served under King Charles V and was instrumental in several victories against the English forces.
In the 16th century, the name Belmont gained prominence through the works of French Renaissance poet and satirist Clément Marot. His collection of poems, titled "Adolescence Clémentine," included several references to a fictional character named Belmont, portraying him as a romantic and chivalrous figure.
Another historical figure of note was Cardinal Jean du Bellay, a French diplomat and prelate who lived during the 16th century. He played a significant role in the Renaissance movement in France and was a patron of the arts, supporting the work of artists and writers such as Rabelais and Jean Clouet.
In the 17th century, the name Belmont was associated with the wealthy and influential Belmont family of France, who owned vast estates and held positions of power and influence in the French court. One notable member of this family was François Vachon de Belmont, a French military commander who served under Louis XIV and participated in several campaigns during the Nine Years' War.
The name Belmont also found its way into literary works, with authors such as Honoré de Balzac featuring characters bearing the name in his novels, further contributing to its recognition and popularity in French culture.
People
Belmont + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Belmont as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Belmont: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Belmont?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 13 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Belmont going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 26,365,718 US residents.
Is Belmont a common name?
We classify Belmont as "Very Rare". It ranks above 33.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 171 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Belmont most popular?
The single biggest year for Belmont was 1921, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Belmont is about 87 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Belmont in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Belmont a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Belmont in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Belmont still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Belmont in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Belmont can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Belmont?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Belmont on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.