Meaning, origin, history
Major is an unusual and distinctive given name of Latin origin. It means "greater" or "larger". The name Major has been used historically as a surname before it began to be used as a given name in the mid-20th century. Some famous people with the name Major include American baseball player and manager, Casey Stengel, and Canadian ice hockey coach Marc Crawford. There are no specific cultural or historical events associated with the name Major.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Major since 1880
Total births
71
Total since 1880
Peak year
2018
11 births
in 2023
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
+75%
↗
vs previous 5 years