Montrez
A French name meaning "to display" or "to show".
Name Census estimates that about 567 living Americans carry the first name Montrez. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Montrez today is around 26 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Montrez births was 1999 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Montrez. 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
567
~ 1 in 604,505 Americans
Peak year
1999
26 babies that year
Average age
26
years old
2023 SSA rank
#8,067
Tracked since 1976
Popularity
Montrez: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Montrez 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 197 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
Montrez 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 Montrez during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Montrez' live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Georgia, North Carolina, Alabama recorded the most babies named Montrez, while Alabama, North Carolina, Georgia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 24 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Montrez
The name Montrez has its origins in the French language, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "montre," which means "to show" or "to display." This suggests that the name may have been originally given to individuals who were known for their showmanship or exhibitionist qualities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Montrez can be found in the 14th-century French epic poem, "Le Roman de la Rose," where a character named Montrez appears as a skilled performer. This literary reference lends credence to the theory that the name was associated with those who excelled in the arts of entertainment or public display.
During the Renaissance period, the name Montrez gained popularity among performers and artists in France. Notable individuals from this era include Montrez le Jongleur (1492-1567), a renowned jester and acrobat who entertained at the court of King Francis I, and Montrez de la Fontaine (1521-1595), a celebrated poet and playwright renowned for his satirical works.
As the name spread across Europe, it was adopted by individuals from various walks of life, not just those in the performing arts. In the 17th century, Montrez van der Linden (1609-1679) was a Dutch merchant and explorer who established trade routes in the East Indies, while Montrez Gonzalez (1638-1711) was a Spanish military leader who played a crucial role in the War of the Spanish Succession.
The 19th century saw the rise of Montrez Eiffel (1812-1889), the renowned French engineer and architect best known for designing the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris. Another notable figure from this period was Montrez Curie (1867-1934), a pioneering physicist and chemist who made significant contributions to the study of radioactivity and was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize.
While the name Montrez has been used across various cultures and eras, its French roots and associations with showmanship and exhibitionism remain an integral part of its historical significance.
People
Montrez + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Montrez 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
Montrez: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Montrez?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 567 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Montrez 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 604,505 US residents.
Is Montrez a common name?
We classify Montrez as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 579 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Montrez most popular?
The single biggest year for Montrez was 1999, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Montrez is about 26 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Montrez a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Montrez 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.