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Monserrat

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Pronounced mon-seh-RAHT /mon.seˈrat/Low

Meaning: Jagged mountain, saw-toothed mountainLow

In 30 seconds: Monserrat is a variant of Montserrat, a Marian name honoring Our Lady of Montserrat, the patron of Catalonia. The name refers to the jagged mountain near Barcelona where a famous Benedictine monastery houses a revered Black Madonna sculpture.
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Origin LowCatalan, Latin, Spanish
MeaningJagged mountain, saw-toothed mountain
U.S. rank (2025)#1450 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births149 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 8,069

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419802025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Montserrat comes from Catalan mont serrat meaning jagged mountain, from Latin mons serratus. The famous Benedictine monastery built on the mountain became a major pilgrimage site in medieval Spain. The Madonna enshrined there, La Moreneta, gave rise to the name Montserrat as a Marian devotional name.

Monserrat (without the middle t) is the common Spanish-language spelling used in Mexico and Latin America. It is one of the most popular Spanish feminine names, with the singer Montserrat Caballé and others keeping it in the cultural spotlight.

Did you know? The Montserrat monastery in Catalonia, Spain, houses the Black Madonna of Montserrat, also called La Moreneta, one of the most venerated Marian shrines in the world and the spiritual heart of Catalan identity.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Montserrat

Variations

MontserratMontseMonse

Nicknames

MonseSerryMont

Famous Bearers

  • ★Montserrat Caballe (1933–2018)
    Spanish opera soprano, regarded as one of the greatest bel canto voices of the 20th century

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Frequently Asked

What does Monserrat mean?

Monserrat means jagged mountain, from the Catalan and Latin description of the famous Montserrat mountain near Barcelona, home of the Black Madonna.

Is Monserrat the same as Montserrat?

Monserrat is the simplified Spanish spelling of Montserrat, both referring to the same Marian name from the Catalan monastery.

How do you pronounce Monserrat?

Monserrat is pronounced mon-seh-RAHT, with stress on the final syllable.

What are nicknames for Monserrat?

Common nicknames for Monserrat include Monse and Serry.

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