Majestic
Exalted, grand, regal in nature or appearance.
Name Census estimates that about 485 living Americans carry the first name Majestic. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 56.4% of registrations being female. The average person named Majestic today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Majestic births was 2007 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Majestic. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Majestic was once a predominantly female name but has become increasingly popular for boys in recent decades.
People living today
485
~ 1 in 706,710 Americans
Peak year
2007
26 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,523
Tracked since 1993
Gender
Gender distribution for Majestic
Majestic is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 491 total registrations, 214 (43.6%) were male and 277 (56.4%) were female.
Majestic as a male name
- Ranked #7,523 in 2024
- 11 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2022 (22 births)
Majestic as a female name
- Ranked #11,713 in 2024
- 8 female births in 2024
- Peak: 1996 (18 births)
Popularity
Majestic: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Majestic from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 161 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Majestic remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Majestic by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Majestic during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Majestics live
Origin
Meaning and history of Majestic
The name Majestic is derived from the Latin word "majestas," which means "greatness" or "majesty." It is a relatively modern name that emerged during the Renaissance period, when the reverence for classical antiquity and the study of Latin and Greek languages were revived.
In ancient Rome, the term "majestas" was used to refer to the supreme dignity and authority of the Roman state, embodied in the person of the emperor. It was associated with the concepts of power, grandeur, and the divine right to rule. The name Majestic, therefore, carries connotations of regal splendor and magnificence.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Majestic can be found in the writings of the English Renaissance poet and playwright, Ben Jonson (1572-1637). In his play "The Alchemist," Jonson used the name Majestic as a character's name, possibly as a satirical commentary on the ostentatious nature of the character.
Throughout history, the name Majestic has been borne by several notable individuals, though it was not as commonly used as some other names. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Majestic de Bellecombe (1594-1670), a French nobleman and military officer who served under King Louis XIII.
Another prominent figure with the name Majestic was Majestic Eusiano (1712-1790), an Italian painter and architect who was renowned for his frescoes and church decorations in the Baroque style. His works can be found in various churches and palaces throughout Italy.
In the 19th century, Majestic Tilley (1809-1879) was a British writer and journalist who gained fame for his travel writings and observations on life in various parts of the world. His book "Majestic's Travels" was widely read during his time.
One of the most notable individuals with the name Majestic in recent history was Majestic Landis (1888-1964), an American baseball player who played in the Major League Baseball for several teams, including the Philadelphia Phillies and the Cincinnati Reds. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1944.
Majestic Dumont (1920-2005) was a French fashion designer who rose to prominence in the mid-20th century. She was known for her elegant and sophisticated designs, which were favored by many high-society women and celebrities of the time.
While the name Majestic is not among the most popular given names today, it has a rich historical lineage and evokes a sense of grandeur and nobility. The name's origins in Latin and its association with concepts of power and majesty have contributed to its enduring appeal throughout the centuries.
People
Majestic + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Majestic: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Majestic?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 485 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Majestic going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 706,710 US residents.
Is Majestic a common name?
We classify Majestic as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 491 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Majestic most popular?
The single biggest year for Majestic was 2007, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Majestic is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Majestic a female name?
Yes, 56.4% of people registered as Majestic in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.