How Many People Are Named Major?
21,331
people in the United States are named Major
1 in 15,704 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#1783
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0064%
Of US population
Peak Year
2017
1,050 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
MAY-jər
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From a surname which was originally derived from the given name Mauger, an Old French form of the Germanic name Malger meaning "council spear". The name can also be given in reference to the English word major.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 41.1 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Texas
1,847
Georgia
1,455
North Carolina
1,235
Florida
1,170
Alabama
1,069
Mississippi
871
California
770
South Carolina
750
Virginia
681
Tennessee
643
💡 Fun Facts About "Major"
- 495 babies were named Major in 2024
- Most popular in the year 2017
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in Texas
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