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Montana is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From the name of the American state of Montana, which is derived from Latin montanus ‘mountainous’." It ranked #1033 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from the name of the American state of Montana, which is derived from Latin montanus ‘mountainous’. The entry lists its usage as English (Modern).
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Montana ranked #1033 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #1033 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Montana mean?
Behind the Name does not give Montana a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: from the name of the American state of Montana, which is.
Is Montana a popular name?
Montana ranked #1033 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Montana a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Montana appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine & masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Montana — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
