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Montserrat
GirlCatalan, Spanish· “serrated mountain”
- Meaning
- serrated mountain
- Origin
- Catalan, Spanish
- Pronunciation
- mawnt-seh-RAHT
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #1,377
- US babies 2025
- 160
- Best rank
- #574 (2014)
- Peak year
- 2014
Meaning and origin of Montserrat
Montserrat is a Catalan and Spanish name that means “serrated mountain”.
Montserrat is a Catalan name meaning "serrated mountain," after the jagged mountain near Barcelona that is home to a famous Benedictine monastery. The monastery holds the Black Madonna known as Our Lady of Montserrat, the patron of Catalonia, and the name is traditionally given in her honor. Christopher Columbus named the Caribbean island of Montserrat after the mountain. The opera singer Montserrat Caballé carried the name to international fame. Montse is the usual nickname, and the name feels both devout and grand.
Popularity over time
Montserrat first appears in US Social Security records in 1963. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 3 different years, starting in 2014. Its best national rank was #574 in 2014, the same year it reached its highest count of 534 babies. In 2025, 160 babies were named Montserrat, and it ranked #1,377 nationally. That is 64% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #1,501 in 2000, #1,731 in 2010, and #1,377 in 2025. Of the 5,669 US girls named Montserrat since records began, 48% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 1,600 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Coraline, Alena, Monserrat, Laylah, and Jessa.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Montserrat ranked highest in New Jersey, Texas, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | #758 | 10 |
| Texas | #816 | 37 |
| California | #961 | 29 |
| Illinois | #983 | 9 |
| Arizona | #999 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Montserrat is usually pronounced mawnt-seh-RAHT, with three syllables. It has ten letters, starts with M and ends in “-at”.
Middle names for Montserrat
A few middle names that flow with Montserrat: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Montserrat
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Montserrat mean?
Montserrat is a Catalan and Spanish name that means “serrated mountain”.
What is the origin of the name Montserrat?
Montserrat has Catalan and Spanish roots. Montserrat is a Catalan name meaning "serrated mountain," after the jagged mountain near Barcelona that is home to a famous Benedictine monastery.
Is Montserrat a popular name?
Not especially. Montserrat ranked #1,377 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Montserrat a boy or girl name?
Montserrat is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Montserrat?
Montserrat is usually pronounced mawnt-seh-RAHT. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings