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Montie

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Pronounced MON-tee /ˈmɒn.ti/High

Meaning: Montie is a pet form of Montgomery (a Norman place-name surname) or of Montana, and has long served as a unisex nickname. Historically it leans to boys, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A breezy short form of Montgomery or Montana (said 'MON-tee'). Unisex, and more often a boy's name — we note the lean.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningMontie is a pet form of Montgomery (a Norman place-name surname) or of Montana, and has long served as a unisex nickname. Historically it leans to boys, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#13001 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1920
Total births (all-time)≈ 935

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192018852024

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

Montie started as a pet form of Montgomery, a Norman surname from a French place-name, and later of Montana. It has been used for both boys and girls in the U.S. for well over a century, with a clear boys' lean, which we note honestly (said 'MON-tee').

It appears only very rarely for girls in the U.S. Very rare, breezy, and unisex.

Did you know? Montie has run both ways for over a century — a nickname for Montgomery on the boys' side, and a spirited girls' pick in the American South. It leans to boys overall, which we note (said 'MON-tee').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Montie — Pet form of Montgomery/Montana; unisex with boys' lean

Variations

MontyMontee

Nicknames

MoMont

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Montana— a name Montie can shorten
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Montie mean?

Montie is a short form of Montgomery or Montana. It is unisex, with a boys' lean, which we note.

How do you pronounce Montie?

It's said MON-tee /ˈmɒn.ti/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Montie a boy or girl name?

Montie is unisex and more often a boy's name — we note the lean. It is used here for a girl.

How popular is Montie?

Montie is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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