Boy
Major
greater
About Major
Bold, authoritative, and impossible to ignore—this name makes a statement before your son even enters the room. It carries inherent leadership qualities, suggesting someone destined for significance. The word's powerful connotations translate beautifully into personal identity, encouraging confidence and ambition. Parents choosing this aren't afraid of standing out or setting high expectations. There's military precision in its sound, combined with undeniable charisma. It's short enough to be practical yet distinctive enough to be unforgettable. This selection demonstrates parental courage and vision, seeing their son as someone capable of greatness. For families wanting impact and presence, few names deliver with such concentrated force.
Popularity of the Name Major
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | |
|---|---|
| 1880 | #324 |
| 1881 | #250 |
| 1882 | #260 |
| 1883 | #260 |
| 1884 | #292 |
| 1885 | #275 |
| 1886 | #310 |
| 1887 | #252 |
| 1888 | #293 |
| 1889 | #247 |
| 1890 | #340 |
| 1891 | #280 |
| 1892 | #287 |
| 1893 | #273 |
| 1894 | #290 |
| 1895 | #311 |
| 1896 | #285 |
| 1897 | #294 |
| 1898 | #283 |
| 1899 | #263 |
| 1900 | #291 |
| 1901 | #403 |
| 1902 | #278 |
| 1903 | #314 |
| 1904 | #365 |
| 1905 | #305 |
| 1906 | #333 |
| 1907 | #426 |
| 1908 | #379 |
| 1909 | #323 |
| 1910 | #388 |
| 1911 | #406 |
| 1912 | #476 |
| 1913 | #430 |
| 1914 | #463 |
| 1915 | #446 |
| 1916 | #500 |
| 1917 | #447 |
| 1918 | #482 |
| 1919 | #437 |
| 1920 | #469 |
| 1921 | #484 |
| 1922 | #504 |
| 1923 | #558 |
| 1924 | #513 |
| 1925 | #582 |
| 1926 | #498 |
| 1927 | #504 |
| 1928 | #494 |
| 1929 | #531 |
| 1930 | #500 |
| 1931 | #608 |
| 1932 | #520 |
| 1933 | #555 |
| 1934 | #609 |
| 1935 | #625 |
| 1936 | #568 |
| 1937 | #601 |
| 1938 | #599 |
| 1939 | #563 |
| 1940 | #515 |
| 1941 | #638 |
| 1942 | #557 |
| 1943 | #567 |
| 1944 | #536 |
| 1945 | #545 |
| 1946 | #619 |
| 1947 | #622 |
| 1948 | #618 |
| 1949 | #656 |
| 1950 | #586 |
| 1951 | #605 |
| 1952 | #645 |
| 1953 | #658 |
| 1954 | #685 |
| 1955 | #721 |
| 1956 | #743 |
| 1957 | #753 |
| 1958 | #751 |
| 1959 | #747 |
| 1960 | #901 |
| 1961 | #944 |
| 1962 | #927 |
| 1963 | #862 |
| 1964 | #834 |
| 1965 | #830 |
| 1966 | #963 |
| 1967 | #872 |
| 1969 | #917 |
| 1970 | #948 |
| 1971 | #995 |
| 2010 | #881 |
| 2011 | #990 |
| 2012 | #486 |
| 2013 | #366 |
| 2014 | #350 |
| 2015 | #361 |
| 2016 | #348 |
| 2017 | #331 |
| 2018 | #350 |
| 2019 | #351 |
| 2020 | #349 |
| 2021 | #411 |
| 2022 | #441 |
| 2023 | #514 |
| 2024 | #582 |
| 2025 | #670 |
Top names by country: United States
Variations of Name Major
Names Similar to Major
Nicknames for Major
- Maj
- Jordy
- Jo
- M
Famous People Named Major
| Major Lazer | American DJ and record producer |
| Major Applewhite | American football coach |
| Major Harris | American football player |
| Major L. Wilson | American baseball player |
Characters Named Major
| Major Nelson | character from "I Dream of Jeannie" |
| Major Calloway | The Third Man |
| Major Hellstrom | Inglourious Basterds |
| Major Charles Emerson Winchester III | MASH |
| Major Lilywhite | iZombie TV series |
| Major Reisman | The Dirty Dozen |