Montel is a distinctive choice, ranked #4608 in 2020. Your child is likely to be the only Montel in their class.
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UK Rank 2020
#4608
About the Name Montel
Montel has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 556 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #379 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been recorded in UK data since 1996.
Montel is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Montel
Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Montel per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Montel in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Montel has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 556 places in the last five years. Its peak was #379 in 1996. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Montel is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
3
UK babies named Montel (2020)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 556 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Montel
Likely around 1 other Montel in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2020)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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