How Common is the First Name Major?
We estimate that there are 15,766 people named Major who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Major is the 826th most common for men, and the 1,855th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Major?
The average person named Major is 19.18 years old.
Is Major a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
407 people named Major were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 669th most popular name for boys, and the 1,356th most popular overall.
The popularity of Major peaked in 1889, when it was the 244th most popular name for baby boys.
Is Major a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Major is almost exclusively a male name. 99.6% of people named Major are male.
Popularity of Major in England
In 2020, Major was the in England and Wales.