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Montana

“The given name 'Montana' means "mountain" or "mountainous," derived from the Latin word *montanus* (of a mountain).”

English (Modern) · Girl · 3 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#1,033
TrendRevival
Peak year1998
Syllables3
OriginEnglish (Modern)
LanguageEnglish (Modern)
CultureEnglish (Modern)
Letters7
Numerology6 Chaldean 9
Global rank#718

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Montana

The given name 'Montana' means "mountain" or "mountainous," derived from the Latin word *montanus* (of a mountain).

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Etymology

The given name 'Montana' means "mountain" or "mountainous," derived from the Latin word *montanus* (of a mountain). It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, notably in the United States, where it gained popularity as a feminine given name inspired by the state name, with no specific religious or historical significance beyond its geographical association.

Montana currently ranks #1,033 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1998.

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