Montez is a name of Spanish origin, derived from the verb 'montear', which means 'to mount'. It is believed to have been originally used as a surname, referring to someone who lived on or owned a mountain. The name Montez has gained popularity as a given name in recent years, particularly in English-speaking countries.
The name Montez experienced significant popularity between 1916 and 1924, with a peak of 27 births in 1924. However, it began to decline thereafter, reaching its lowest point in recent years with only 5 births recorded in 1984 and 1992. Overall, there were 737 births with the name Montez over the specified period.