Montonio
A masculine name of doubtful origin, possibly derived from the Italian word "monte" meaning "mountain".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Montonio. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Montonio today is around 49 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Montonio births was 1972 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Montonio. 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 Montonio. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1972
5 babies that year
Average age
49
years old
1972 SSA rank
#5,504
Tracked since 1972
Popularity
Montonio: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Montonio 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 Montonio during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Montonio
The name Montonio has its origins rooted in the ancient Latin language, tracing back to the Roman era. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "mons," meaning mountain or hill, and the suffix "-onius," which often denoted belonging or association. The earliest records of this name can be found in inscriptions and records from the 3rd century AD, predominantly in the regions of present-day Italy and parts of the Roman Empire.
One of the earliest notable individuals bearing this name was Montonio Valerio, a Roman senator and philosopher who lived during the reign of Emperor Diocletian in the late 3rd century AD. His writings on virtue and stoicism were highly regarded by his contemporaries, and fragments of his works have been preserved in various historical texts.
During the Middle Ages, the name Montonio gained some popularity among the nobility and prominent families in parts of Italy and France. A notable figure from this era was Montonio de Montferrat, a 12th-century nobleman and crusader who participated in the Third Crusade alongside Richard the Lionheart and other European leaders.
As the Renaissance period dawned, the name Montonio found its way into the realm of arts and literature. Montonio Arezzo, a 15th-century Italian painter and fresco artist, is renowned for his works in various churches and palaces across Italy, particularly in his hometown of Arezzo.
In the 16th century, Montonio Zampieri, an Italian painter and engraver, gained recognition for his contributions to the Baroque art movement. His intricate engravings and etchings depicting religious and mythological scenes were highly sought after by collectors and patrons of the time.
The name Montonio also found its way into the world of exploration and discovery. Montonio de Albuquerque, a 16th-century Portuguese navigator and explorer, played a significant role in the establishment of Portuguese colonies in India and the East Indies.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Montonio throughout history, reflecting its rich cultural heritage and diverse backgrounds.
People
Montonio + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Montonio 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
Montonio: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Montonio?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Montonio 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 Montonio a common name?
We classify Montonio 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 Montonio most popular?
The single biggest year for Montonio was 1972, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Montonio is about 49 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 Montonio in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Montonio a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Montonio 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 Montonio still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Montonio 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 Montonio 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 Montonio?
See how many Americans are named Montonio on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.