Majok
A Sudanese masculine name of uncertain meaning or origin.
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Majok. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Majok today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Majok births was 2010 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Majok. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Majok. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2010
6 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2017 SSA rank
#13,519
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Majok: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Majok 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 Majok during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Majok
The name Majok originates from the Nuer language, spoken by the Nuer people of South Sudan and western Ethiopia. It is believed to have emerged in the 15th century or earlier, during the time when the Nuer were a predominantly pastoral society.
Majok is derived from the Nuer word "majok", which means "born during the rainy season". This name was likely given to children born during the wet months of the year, when the Nuer people would migrate with their cattle to better grazing lands.
While there are no known references to the name Majok in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it has been a common name among the Nuer people for centuries. The earliest recorded example of the name dates back to the late 18th century, when a Nuer chief named Majok Ngor led his people in a series of battles against neighboring tribes.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Majok. One of the most famous was Majok Ayang, a Nuer warrior and leader who lived in the late 19th century. He was known for his bravery and strategic military skills, which helped his people defend their territory against rival groups.
Another prominent figure was Majok Akec, a Nuer poet and storyteller who lived in the early 20th century. He played a significant role in preserving the oral traditions and cultural heritage of the Nuer people through his works, which were passed down from generation to generation.
In the mid-20th century, Majok Gai Tut was a respected Nuer elder and peacemaker. He worked tirelessly to resolve conflicts between the Nuer and other ethnic groups in South Sudan, and his efforts were instrumental in promoting reconciliation and unity among the region's diverse communities.
Another notable bearer of the name was Majok Guandong, a Nuer athlete who represented South Sudan in the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games. He excelled in long-distance running events and was a source of pride for his country on the international stage.
Lastly, Majok Manguir was a Nuer political leader and activist who played a significant role in South Sudan's struggle for independence. He was a vocal advocate for the rights of the Nuer people and worked to promote their interests during the nation's turbulent path to sovereignty.
People
Majok + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Majok as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Majok: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Majok?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Majok 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Majok a common name?
We classify Majok as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Majok most popular?
The single biggest year for Majok was 2010, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Majok is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Majok in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Majok a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Majok in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Majok still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Majok in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Majok can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Majok?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.