Declining since 2020, #1,758 for girls today.
Popularity of Majesty since 1993
Babies named Majesty per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 122 | 6 |
| 2000s | 246 | 52 |
| 2010s | 1,088 | 333 |
| 2020s | 1,112 | 340 |
Meaning & origin
Majesty emerged as a given name in 1993, riding the wave of word names that convey status or virtue. Its peak came in 2021, when it ranked 1,445 nationally, but its popularity has since fallen. As of 2025, it sits at rank 1,758 with about 1 in 14,000 newborns receiving the name. The name is most common in southern states such as Alabama, Georgia, and North Carolina, reflecting a regional preference for distinctive, honorific names. Majesty remains a unisex choice, though it is now used predominantly for girls. Its appeal lies in its direct, unambiguous link to royal authority, making it a bold choice for parents seeking a name with gravitas and a modern feel.
Majesty is a late-20th-century American coinage from the common English noun majesty, which entered Middle English via Old French majesté and Latin majestas, meaning greatness or dignity. It was first recorded as a given name in 1993, part of a trend of virtue and abstract noun names chosen for their aspirational and regal connotations.
Where Majesty is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Maj, MJ
Sibling names for Majesty
Names that share Majesty's style, for a brother or sister.
