Monterion
A masculine name derived from the Spanish word "monte" meaning "mountain".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Monterion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Monterion today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Monterion births was 2007 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Monterion. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Monterion. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2007
5 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2007 SSA rank
#13,755
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Monterion: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Monterion 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 Monterion during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Monterion
The name Monterion is an ancient one with its origins traced back to the Carthaginian civilization that flourished in the Mediterranean region between the 9th and 3rd centuries BC. It is believed to have originated from the Punic language, which was a variant of the Phoenician-Canaanite language family. The name is thought to be derived from the word "Monter," which meant "defender" or "protector," and the suffix "-ion," which denoted a person or individual.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Monterion can be found in the Carthaginian military records, where it was mentioned as the name of a prominent military leader who fought against the Roman Republic during the Punic Wars. Monterion, born around 275 BC, was said to have led a contingent of Carthaginian troops in several crucial battles, including the Battle of Cannae in 216 BC, where he played a pivotal role in the Carthaginian victory over the Roman army.
In the centuries that followed, the name Monterion appeared in various historical texts and documents, often associated with individuals of noble or military backgrounds. One notable figure was Monterion of Antioch, a Byzantine military commander who lived in the 6th century AD. He was renowned for his leadership during the Byzantine-Sassanid Wars, particularly in the defense of the city of Antioch against the Sassanid Persian invasions.
Another prominent individual bearing the name Monterion was a 12th-century Crusader knight who participated in the Third Crusade led by Richard the Lionheart. Monterion of Normandy, born around 1160, was known for his bravery and skill in battle, and he played a crucial role in several key engagements during the Crusades.
In the 15th century, Monterion de la Roca was a Spanish conquistador and explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés in the conquest of Mexico. He was one of the first Europeans to encounter and document the Aztec civilization, and his accounts of the New World were widely circulated in Europe at the time.
The name Monterion also appears in ancient religious texts and scriptures, although its usage and significance vary across different faiths and cultures. In some Gnostic Christian texts from the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, the name Monterion is mentioned as a symbolic representation of a divine protector or guardian figure.
While the name Monterion has its roots in ancient civilizations, its usage and popularity have fluctuated throughout history. Today, it is considered a relatively uncommon name, but its rich historical background and associations with notable figures from various eras and cultures continue to intrigue those interested in the study of names and their origins.
People
Monterion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Monterion as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with M
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FAQ
Monterion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Monterion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Monterion 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Monterion a common name?
We classify Monterion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Monterion most popular?
The single biggest year for Monterion was 2007, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Monterion is about 19 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 Monterion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Monterion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Monterion 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 Monterion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Monterion 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 Monterion 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 many people are named Monterion?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Monterion on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.