Major

Major is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 490 boys in the United States.

Major at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Major

Major belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Major first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #247 in 1889, and in 2024 490 babies received the name — 21,255 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Major in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#247 in 1889
Peak year
2017
Babies named Major in 2024
490
Total since 1880
21,255

Major in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2005
Best rank
#1683 in 2018
Babies named Major in 2024
4
Total since 1996
55

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Major mean?

The meaning of Major is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Major a boy or girl name?

Major is a boy name. In 2024, 490 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Major?

Major comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Major?

Major first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #247 in 1889, and 490 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].