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Montgomery

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Pronounced mont-GUM-ər-ee /mɑntˈɡʌm.ər.i/Medium

Meaning: From the Norman surname Montgomery — 'Gomeric's hill/mountain' (French mont, 'hill', plus the Germanic name Gomeric, 'man-power'); predominantly a boys' name; here for girlsLow

In 30 seconds: Gomeric's hill: Montgomery is a Norman surname — 'the hill of the powerful man'. Bold, distinguished, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'mont-GUM-ər-ee').
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Origin LowFrench, German
MeaningFrom the Norman surname Montgomery — 'Gomeric's hill/mountain' (French mont, 'hill', plus the Germanic name Gomeric, 'man-power'); predominantly a boys' name; here for girls
U.S. rank (2025)#6050 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births20 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 547

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202019922025

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

Montgomery comes from the Norman surname Montgomery — 'Gomeric's hill or mountain' (French mont, 'hill, mountain', plus the Germanic personal name Gomeric, 'man-power'). A bold, distinguished surname-name, predominantly boys', used here for girls (slug distinguished; Anne of Green Gables author L.M. Montgomery; nicknames Monty, Goldie).

It registers thinly for girls. Rare for girls, Gomeric's-hill at the root, and distinguished.

Did you know? Montgomery means 'Gomeric's hill or mountain' (French mont, 'hill', plus the Germanic Gomeric, 'man-power') — a bold, distinguished Norman surname-name, predominantly boys', here for girls (said 'mont-GUM-ər-ee'; nickname Monty or Goldie).
Overall data confidence 55%
Behind the Name — Montgomery — root etymology

Variations

MontgomerieMonty

Nicknames

Monty

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Montgomery mean?

Montgomery is a Norman surname, 'Gomeric's hill; the hill of the powerful man'.

How do you pronounce Montgomery?

It's said mont-GUM-ər-ee /mɑntˈɡʌm.ər.i/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Montgomery a boy or girl name?

Montgomery is used for both sexes (predominantly boys'); this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Montgomery?

Montgomery is rare for girls in the U.S.

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