Montez Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Montez originates from Spanish, meaning 'of the mountains'. It has evolved from historical forms like Monte and Montes to its current form. The name is linked to traits of strength and nobility, although it does not have a biblical relevance.
The name Montez is most popular in Michigan, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Montez has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South. Across generations, 'Montez' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4902nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1654th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1201st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2002nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3009th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2005th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2460th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4906th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 9832nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 20144th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Montez' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Montez"
Pronunciation
/ˈmɒntez/
Origin
Spanish
Etymology
Montez is derived from the Spanish surname 'Montez' which is a variation of 'Montes', meaning 'of the mountains'. It is often associated with noble lineage or geographical features.
Meaning
of the mountains
Language Evolution
Monte, Montes, Montez
Historical Usage
The surname Montez became more prominent in the Spanish-speaking world during the late Middle Ages and has continued to be used into modern times, often associated with nobility and land ownership.
Variants & Derivatives
Montes, Montezuma, Monte
Modern Popularity & Image
Montez is perceived as a strong and noble name, often associated with heritage and geographic beauty due to its meaning.
Famous People
Montezuma II - The last emperor of the Aztec Empire, David Montez - A contemporary artist known for his works in modern art
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Montez"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Montez"
"Montez" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4902nd of 7552 | 36 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1654th of 10718 | 460 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1201st of 16616 | 1,213 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2002nd of 24088 | 997 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3009th of 23106 | 477 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2005th of 9107 | 320 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2460th of 9204 | 230 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 4906th of 12526 | 122 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 9832nd of 19264 | 48 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 20144th of 27321 | 17 |
Regional Popularity of "Montez" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
34.18% 1004th/2937 |
60.24% 2098th/3483 |
51.45% 1810th/3518 |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
21.09% 777th/3685 |
36.87% 1650th/4475 |
20.89% 1085th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
30.97% 1419th/4582 |
59.47% 3071st/5164 |
27.17% 1987th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
52.99% 2111th/3984 |
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52.68% 3594th/6822 |
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Regional Popularity of "Montez" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
55.66% 1317th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
69.15% 1627th/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Montez"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Montez" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.