How old is someone named Montgomery?
The average Montgomery is 24 years old.
Half of all living Montgomerys are between 6 and 36.
When was Montgomery popular?
Montgomery is a comeback name. It was common in the early 1900s, nearly disappeared by mid-century, and has returned, peaking again in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 26 | 0 |
| 1910s | 123 | 0 |
| 1920s | 127 | 0 |
| 1930s | 81 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 152 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 431 | 280 |
| 1960s | 579 | 470 |
| 1970s | 286 | 250 |
| 1980s | 269 | 250 |
| 1990s | 519 | 500 |
| 2000s | 887 | 870 |
| 2010s | 1,282 | 1,300 |
| 2020s | 1,433 | 1,400 |
How many Montgomerys are still alive?
About 5,400 Montgomerys are alive in the US today. That's 87% of the roughly 6,200 babies named Montgomery since 1880.
Most Montgomerys ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Montgomery?
About half of living Montgomerys are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Montgomery an old name?
Not really. Montgomery is younger than 60 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Montgomery will be 27 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Montgomery a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 90% of living Montgomerys are men, and 10% are women.
The women average 13 and the men 26.
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Questions about the name Montgomery
How old is the average Montgomery?
The average Montgomery in the US is 24 years old. The median is 17, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Montgomery?
About 5,400 Montgomerys are alive in the US today, out of roughly 6,200 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Montgomery most popular?
In 2025, when about 260 baby boys were named Montgomery.
Is Montgomery a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 45% of living Montgomerys, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this