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Major

Boy's name
Current rank #670 and easing
All-time peak #247 in 1889
First recorded 1880 in U.S. data
Children named 21,700 since 1880

Popularity over time

Annual U.S. children given the name · Peak #247 in 1889 · Source: Social Security Administration

Meaning & background

– A fun, bold name with a pop culture edge. The name first shows up in U.S. records in 1880. It peaked in 1889 at #247. As of the latest data it stands at #670, drifting lower. Across all years, more than 21,700 children have been named this.

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