Montserrath
A Spanish name derived from the Catalan "Montserrat", meaning "serrated mountain".
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the first name Montserrath. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Montserrath today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Montserrath births was 2005 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Montserrath. 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
138
~ 1 in 2,483,727 Americans
Peak year
2005
14 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2023 SSA rank
#14,604
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Montserrath: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Montserrath from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 66 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Montserrath 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 Montserrath during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Montserraths live
Origin
Meaning and history of Montserrath
Montserrath is a given name of Spanish origin, derived from the word "Montserrat," which refers to a mountain range located near Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The name is closely associated with the Benedictine abbey of Santa Maria de Montserrat, one of the most significant religious and cultural sites in the region.
The name Montserrath gained popularity in Spain during the Middle Ages, particularly among families with close ties to the Montserrat abbey or those who held a deep devotion to the Virgin Mary, to whom the abbey is dedicated. The earliest known record of the name dates back to the 12th century, when it appeared in various historical documents related to the abbey and its surrounding areas.
One of the earliest and most notable historical figures to bear the name Montserrath was Montserrath Casanovas (1453-1521), a Catalan nun and abbess of the Montserrat abbey in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. She played a significant role in the spiritual and cultural life of the region during her tenure.
Another prominent individual with the name Montserrath was Montserrath Fontcuberta (1612-1676), a Spanish theologian and writer from Barcelona. He authored several works on religious philosophy and was highly regarded for his scholarly contributions during the 17th century.
In the 18th century, Montserrath Isern (1723-1804) was a Catalan painter renowned for her religious artwork, particularly her depictions of the Virgin Mary and scenes from the life of Christ. Her works can be found in various churches and museums throughout Catalonia.
Moving into the 19th century, Montserrath Roig (1846-1920) was a notable Catalan writer and journalist who advocated for women's rights and social reforms. Her novels and articles shed light on the challenges faced by women in Spanish society during that era.
Lastly, in the 20th century, Montserrath Caballé (1933-2018) was a world-famous Spanish operatic soprano known for her exceptional vocal range and powerful performances. She is widely regarded as one of the greatest opera singers of her time and has left an indelible mark on the world of classical music.
While the name Montserrath has its roots in the Catalan region of Spain, it has since spread to other Spanish-speaking countries and communities around the world, carrying with it the rich cultural heritage and historical significance associated with its origins.
People
Montserrath + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Montserrath 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
Montserrath: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Montserrath?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 138 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Montserrath 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 2,483,727 US residents.
Is Montserrath a common name?
We classify Montserrath as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 139 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Montserrath most popular?
The single biggest year for Montserrath was 2005, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Montserrath is about 14 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 Montserrath in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Montserrath a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Montserrath in the SSA data are female. 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 Montserrath still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Montserrath 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 Montserrath 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 Montserrath as a first name?
You can see how many people share the name Montserrath on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.