How Many People Are Named Major?

Curious about how common the name Major is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 21,331
Popularity Level Very Rare
Probability 1 in 15,470 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 21,331 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Major.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 15,470 people has this name.

This classification places Major in the Very Rare category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Major

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Very Rare

Probability: 1 in 15,470 people

Total Count

21,331

Top 25%

Gender Distribution

Male: 21,255
Female: 76

Predicted Gender

Female

Age Information

Average Age: 43

  • Young (<30) 12,088
  • Adult (30–60) 1,715
  • Old (>60) 7,528

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 0.0%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alabama 1,069
  • Arkansas 343
  • Arizona 107
  • California 770
  • Colorado 64
  • Connecticut 25
  • DC 56
  • Delaware 12
  • Florida 1,170
  • Georgia 1,455
  • Iowa 65
  • Illinois 530
  • Indiana 237
  • Kansas 69
  • Kentucky 149
  • Louisiana 602
  • Massachusetts 36
  • Maryland 208
  • Michigan 373
  • Minnesota 91
  • Missouri 296
  • Mississippi 871
  • North Carolina 1,235
  • Nebraska 24
  • New Jersey 200
  • Nevada 82
  • New York 440
  • Ohio 574
  • Oklahoma 227
  • Oregon 18
  • Pennsylvania 396
  • South Carolina 750
  • Tennessee 643
  • Texas 1,847
  • Utah 33
  • Virginia 681
  • Washington 84
  • Wisconsin 193
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Major?

Approximately 21,331 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Major, based on statistical analysis.

Is Major a rare name?

Major is considered Very Rare when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.