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The name Major peaked for girls at #4093 in 1937. Major is also used for boys, ranking #670 in 2025.

The name Major is a boy's name of Latin origin meaning "greater; or, a military rank".

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This bold choice soared in popularity from 2008 to 2013, and now seems to have plateaued. But watch out—the character Major Major Major Major in the classic absurdist novel <em>Catch-22</em> had a terrible time.

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The name Major is currently ranked #670 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #247 in 1889. The name is most popular in MAJOR, MAJOR, and MAJOR. Major is occasionally used for girls in 2024.

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