Montreal
Pronunciation: [ m-uhntr-ee-AWL ]
Montreal is a boy baby name. Ranked #8,788 in the US, popular nicknames include Mon, Moy, and Monie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Montreal first appeared in US Social Security records in 1969.
Over 1,108 babies have been named Montreal in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Montreal is past its peak , currently ranked #8,788 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,788
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Montreal
Montreal is a boy name .
Montreal is currently ranked #8,788 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Montreal include Mon, Moy, Monie, and Montie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Montreal include Montgomery, Monte, Montana, Monty, Montez . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis