Major is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #670 in 2025 with 407 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2017 with 1,042 births ranking #330. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 1,030.6%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 4,197 boys born was named Major. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.