Major

Rank 441st Boy Name

In 2022, the name Major was 441st most popular baby name for boys and 899th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 701 babies were named Major in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 4,785 babies in the United States were named Major. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.6% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Major is around 11 to 22 years old.

The name "Major" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Major is .

Major Meaning & Origin

Major is a strong name often associated with leadership, authority, and high ranks in military terms, evoking a sense of power and commanding presence.

The name Major is described as heroic, commanding and adventurous.

Pronunciation

Major is pronounced mey-juh in English. The name Major has 5 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Major

In the world of music, the term "Major" is used to describe a type of scale or key that sounds happy or joyful.

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Geography

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Similar Sounding Names

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Top names staring with "M"

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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