Mountain; manpower; pointed hill
Originally a diminutive of Montgomery or Montague, Monty has evolved into a standalone name. It derives from Norman French place names meaning 'Gomeric's hill' or 'pointed mountain.' In the mid-20th century, it gained significant popularity due to high-profile military and cinematic figures.
Less common today
Monty isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,437 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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