Montell is a distinctive choice, ranked #2254 in 2002. Your child is likely to be the only Montell in their class.
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UK Rank 2002
#2254
About the Name Montell
Montell has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 887 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #552 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been relatively new to UK records, first appearing in 1996.
Montell 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 Montell
Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Montell per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Montell in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Montell has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 887 places in the last five years. Its peak was #552 in 1996. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Montell 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.
Montell does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Montells in the wild.
5
UK babies named Montell (2002)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 887 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Montell
Likely around 1 other Montell in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2002)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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