Montrel
A masculine given name of uncertain origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 967 living Americans carry the first name Montrel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Montrel today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Montrel births was 1993 (56 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Montrel. 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
967
~ 1 in 354,451 Americans
Peak year
1993
56 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,537
Tracked since 1971
Popularity
Montrel: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Montrel 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 388 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Montrel 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 Montrel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Montrels live
The SSA's state-level files cover 10 states and territories. North Carolina, Texas, Illinois recorded the most babies named Montrel, while Wisconsin, Tennessee, Maryland recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 12 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Montrel
The name Montrel has its origins in the French language, derived from the Old French words "mont" meaning "mountain" and "rel" meaning "royal" or "kingly." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who resided in or ruled over mountainous regions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Montrel can be traced back to the late 11th century, when a nobleman named Montrel de Montfort was mentioned in the chronicles of the First Crusade. He was a knight who accompanied the crusaders to the Holy Land and participated in the siege of Jerusalem in 1099.
In the 13th century, a French cleric named Montrel de Châlons gained recognition for his scholarly works on canon law and theology. He served as a canon of the Cathedral of Reims and played a significant role in the ecclesiastical affairs of the time.
During the Renaissance period, a noted Italian artist and architect named Montrel Buonarroti, born in 1475, was celebrated for his contributions to the artistic and architectural landscape of Italy. He is best known for his frescoes in the Sistine Chapel and the design of the iconic St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.
In the 17th century, a French military officer named Montrel de La Rochefoucauld distinguished himself in the Thirty Years' War. He rose through the ranks and became a respected commander, leading troops in several pivotal battles against the Holy Roman Empire.
Another notable figure with the name Montrel was the English philosopher and social reformer Montrel Bentham, born in 1748. He advocated for utilitarianism, the principle of maximizing overall happiness and well-being, and his ideas had a profound influence on legal and social reforms in Britain and beyond.
These are just a few examples of individuals who bore the name Montrel throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields such as warfare, religion, arts, and philosophy. The name's roots in the French language and its association with royalty and mountainous regions have contributed to its enduring presence across different cultures and eras.
People
Montrel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Montrel 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
Montrel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Montrel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 967 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Montrel 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 354,451 US residents.
Is Montrel a common name?
We classify Montrel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 994 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Montrel most popular?
The single biggest year for Montrel was 1993, when 56 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Montrel is about 29 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Montrel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Montrel 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.