How old is someone named Major?
The average Major is 20 years old.
Half of all living Majors are between 7 and 19. The average sits between a large young group and an older one, so many Majors are much younger than 20.
When was Major popular?
Major is a comeback name. It was common in the early 1900s, nearly disappeared by mid-century, and has returned, peaking again in 2017.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 388 | 0 |
| 1910s | 1,147 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,441 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 1,062 | 130 |
| 1940s | 1,176 | 500 |
| 1950s | 1,114 | 730 |
| 1960s | 692 | 560 |
| 1970s | 572 | 510 |
| 1980s | 552 | 520 |
| 1990s | 450 | 430 |
| 2000s | 868 | 860 |
| 2010s | 7,653 | 7,600 |
| 2020s | 3,877 | 3,900 |
How many Majors are still alive?
About 16,000 Majors are alive in the US today. That's 72% of the roughly 22,000 babies named Major since 1880.
Most Majors ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Major?
About two in three living Majors are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Major an old name?
Not really. Major is younger than 70 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Major will be 28 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Major a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.6% of living Majors are men.
Names the same age as Major
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Major's name twin is Emmitt. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Emmitt's age curve is the closest match to Major's: 89% alike.
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Questions about the name Major
How old is the average Major?
The average Major in the US is 20 years old. The median is 11, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Major?
About 16,000 Majors are alive in the US today, out of roughly 22,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Major most popular?
In 2017, when about 1,100 baby boys were named Major.
Is Major a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 67% of living Majors are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this