Name Legacy

Major

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Major was most popular in 2017, when 1,050 American babies were given the name — ranking #642 that year. In 2025 it ranked #1,356, with 407 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 21,749 people named Major.

Most popular in2017
Rank that year#642
Births that year1,050
Total since 188021,749

Major over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Major’s peak in 2017. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org