21,830births recorded
3Countries
1Variants
2017Peak · United States
#669United States 2025
Major is a boy name family recorded 21,830 times in 3 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#669 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 2017, at 29.4 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Major
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major | English | 21,749 | 🇺🇸 United States | #669 | 2017 | ▼ 50 % |
| Major | English | 42 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #1217 | 2023 | – |
| Major | English | 39 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2018 | – |
Questions about Major
How popular is the name Major?
In 2025 it ranked #669 in the United States. Official registers record 21,830 births across 3 countries.
When was Major most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 2017, at 29.4 births per 100,000.
Is Major a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Major is a boy name.