NAME PROFILE
Major
The name Major originates from the Latin word 'major,' meaning 'greater' or 'larger.' This name conveys a sense of authority and leadership, often associated with strength and accomplishment.
Key Stats
| Total births | 21,749 |
| Gender | Male (75% / 25%) |
| Peak year | 2017 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NC — 22%GA — 22%AL — 20%TX — 19%MS — 17%
Notable People
Major Lazer (Music Group) · Major League Baseball (Sport League) · Major Tom (Fictional Character from David Bowie's 'Space Oddity') · Major General (Military Rank) · Major Crimes (TV Series)
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