Will my child share the name Montgomery with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 67 UK babies named Montgomery per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Montgomery in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Montgomery becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Montgomery is declining: down 168 places since 2020, to #578 in 2025. It peaked at #362 in 2012.

Is Montgomery a good choice for a distinctive name?

Montgomery 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.

Who are some famous people named Montgomery?

Notable people named Montgomery include: Candy Montgomery, Poppy Montgomery and Tyren Montgomery.

Is Montgomery a popular baby name in the United States?

Montgomery does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #578

Montgomery

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Montgomery is a distinctive choice, ranked #578 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Montgomery in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#578

About the Name Montgomery

Montgomery has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 157 places in five years. It was most popular in 2012 at #362 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Montgomery is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Montgomery in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Montgomery

Thomas Montgomery — Thomas Montgomery may refer to: Thomas Montgomery (American politician), U.S.
Richard Montgomery — Richard Montgomery was an Irish-born American army officer.
Little Brother Montgomery — Eurreal Wilford "Little Brother" Montgomery was an American jazz, boogie-woogie and blues pianist and singer.

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