Major
m(a)-jor
US Popularity:1029
Origin:Latin
Meaning:Greater; A military rank
Major is a masculine name of Latin origin. With diverse meanings including “greater” and “a military rank”, this moniker represents variety, and indeed, variety is the spice of life. Lovers of fiction will recognize the name from the iconic novel Catch-22 by Joseph Heller, and numerous celebrities share the name, such as American basketball player Major Wingate and singer Major Harris.
How Popular Is The Name Major?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Major is currently #3329 on The Bump
Boy:Major is currently #1873 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Major is currently #1029 in U.S. births
Boy:Major is currently #514 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#514
in 2023
- 73
from 2022
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