Montae
A masculine name of Latin origin meaning "from the mountains".
Name Census estimates that about 667 living Americans carry the first name Montae. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Montae today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Montae births was 2008 (31 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Montae. 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.
People living today
667
~ 1 in 513,875 Americans
Peak year
2008
31 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,358
Tracked since 1976
Popularity
Montae: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Montae from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 175 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Montae remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Montae 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 Montae during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Montaes live
Origin
Meaning and history of Montae
The name Montae is a relatively modern name with uncertain origins. It is believed to have emerged in the late 20th century, possibly as a variant or combination of other names or words. While its precise roots are unclear, it may have been influenced by French, Latin, or African linguistic elements.
One potential source is the French word "mont," meaning "mountain," which could suggest a connection to nature or grandeur. Alternatively, it may derive from the Latin word "mons," also meaning "mountain," or the related term "montanus," meaning "of the mountains." These Latin roots have given rise to numerous surnames and place names across Europe.
Another possibility is that Montae has its roots in African naming traditions, where names often carry deep cultural significance and symbolism. In some African cultures, names may be derived from circumstances surrounding the child's birth, physical characteristics, or desired traits. However, there is little documented evidence of the name's specific African origins.
While the name Montae does not appear to have any direct historical references or mentions in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is a relatively recent name that has gained some popularity in various parts of the world.
Historically, there are a few notable individuals who have borne the name Montae:
1. Montae Russell (born 1991), an American professional basketball player who played for several teams in the NBA G League.
2. Montae Nicholson (born 1996), an American football safety who played in the NFL for the Washington Commanders.
3. Montae Reagor (born 1995), an American football defensive back who played for several teams in the NFL.
4. Montae Brandon (born 1995), an American professional basketball player who played in various international leagues.
5. Montae Greenwood (born 2000), an American football wide receiver who played college football at the University of Washington.
It's important to note that these examples are limited, and the name Montae is relatively uncommon in historical records, potentially due to its modern origins.
People
Montae + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Montae as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Montae: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Montae?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 667 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Montae 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 513,875 US residents.
Is Montae a common name?
We classify Montae as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 680 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Montae most popular?
The single biggest year for Montae was 2008, when 31 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Montae is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Montae a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Montae 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.
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.