Montese
An Italian name referring to one from the mountainous region.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Montese. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Montese today is around 42 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Montese births was 1982 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Montese. 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 Montese. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1982
5 babies that year
Average age
42
years old
1982 SSA rank
#7,030
Tracked since 1982
Popularity
Montese: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Montese 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 Montese during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Montese
The name Montese is derived from the Latin word "mons," meaning mountain, and the suffix "-ese," indicating origin or belonging. It is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the mountainous regions of the country, during the Middle Ages.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Montese can be found in a medieval Italian manuscript from the 13th century, where it was used to refer to a person hailing from a particular mountain village or town. The name gained popularity among Italian nobility and landowners who owned properties in the mountainous areas.
In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the name Montese was Montese da Siena, a Sienese painter and sculptor known for his intricate woodcarvings and religious artworks. He lived between 1330 and 1400 and was highly regarded for his contributions to Renaissance art.
During the Renaissance period, the name Montese became associated with scholars and intellectuals. In the late 15th century, Montese Pico della Mirandola (1463-1494) was a renowned Italian Renaissance philosopher and scholar who was widely admired for his vast knowledge and contributions to the fields of philosophy, theology, and humanism.
In the 17th century, Montese Fontana (1592-1649) was an Italian architect and sculptor from the Baroque period. He was known for his work on several notable buildings in Rome, including the Chiesa di Santa Maria dei Monti and the Palazzo Borghese.
Another notable figure with the name Montese was Montese Rossi (1822-1892), an Italian patriot and military officer who played a significant role in the unification of Italy during the Risorgimento movement in the 19th century. He served under Giuseppe Garibaldi and was instrumental in the liberation of Sicily and Naples from the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies.
While the name Montese has its roots in Italian culture and history, it has also been adopted in other parts of the world, particularly in countries with Italian diaspora communities. However, its usage remains relatively uncommon compared to other Italian names, maintaining a sense of uniqueness and connection to its mountainous origins.
People
Montese + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Montese 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
Montese: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Montese?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Montese 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 Montese a common name?
We classify Montese 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 Montese most popular?
The single biggest year for Montese was 1982, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Montese is about 42 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 Montese in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Montese a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Montese 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 Montese still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Montese 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 Montese 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 have Montese as a first name?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Montese, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.