Mountain or hill; likely a modern variation of Monterey.
Montrae is a modern American creation, likely derived from the French 'mont' meaning mountain or the Spanish 'Monterey' meaning king's mountain. It follows the 20th-century trend of adding the 'rae' or 'ray' suffix to established prefixes. It is often chosen for its rhythmic sound and connection to nature imagery.
Less common today
Montrae isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,185 in 1991.
Former NFL offensive guard
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
