Montral
A masculine name of French origin meaning "royal mountain".
Name Census estimates that about 14 living Americans carry the first name Montral. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Montral today is around 39 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Montral births was 1976 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Montral. 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 Montral. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
14
~ 1 in 24,482,453 Americans
Peak year
1976
5 babies that year
Average age
39
years old
2002 SSA rank
#11,880
Tracked since 1976
Popularity
Montral: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Montral from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Montral 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 Montral 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 Montral
The name Montral is a unique and intriguing one, with roots that can be traced back to the ancient Phoenician civilization. The name is believed to have originated from the Phoenician word "mont," which means "mountain," and "ral," meaning "guide" or "leader." This suggests that the name Montral may have initially been given to individuals who resided in mountainous regions or served as guides through treacherous terrain.
As the Phoenicians were renowned traders and seafarers, the name Montral likely spread across the Mediterranean region through their extensive trade networks. It's possible that the name was adopted and adapted by various cultures along the way, leading to slight variations in spelling and pronunciation.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Montral can be found in ancient Carthaginian records dating back to the 5th century BCE. These records document a Carthaginian military leader named Montral who led his troops in a successful campaign against invading forces from Greece.
Throughout the centuries, several notable figures have borne the name Montral. In the 12th century, a Montral ibn Khalid was a renowned scholar and philosopher in the Moorish kingdom of Al-Andalus (present-day Spain). His writings on metaphysics and theology were widely studied and influenced the intellectual discourse of his era.
During the Renaissance, a Montral di Firenze was an Italian artist and architect who contributed to the design and construction of several iconic buildings in Florence, including the Basilica di Santa Croce.
In the 18th century, a French naval officer named Montral de la Mer distinguished himself in various naval battles against the British during the Seven Years' War. His daring tactics and leadership earned him a reputation as a formidable adversary on the high seas.
Another notable figure was Montral al-Khalili, an Egyptian scholar and mathematician who lived in the 9th century CE. His contributions to the field of algebra and his translations of ancient Greek texts had a profound impact on the advancement of mathematics in the Islamic world.
While the name Montral may not be as common today as it once was, its rich history and diverse cultural influences make it a fascinating name with a remarkable legacy.
People
Montral + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Montral 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
Montral: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Montral?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 14 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Montral 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 24,482,453 US residents.
Is Montral a common name?
We classify Montral as "Very Rare". It ranks above 34% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 15 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Montral most popular?
The single biggest year for Montral was 1976, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Montral is about 39 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 Montral in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Montral a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Montral 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 Montral still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Montral 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 Montral 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 Americans are named Montral?
Want to know how many people share the name Montral? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.