Majid
Every Majid since 1970 — 752 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Majid
Majid is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,285 in 2025 with 36 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 752 American babies have been named Majid. Its peak came in 2025, when 36 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Majid stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Majid year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | #3,285 |
| 2024 | 29 | #3,859 |
| 2023 | 32 | #3,599 |
| 2022 | 29 | #3,834 |
| 2021 | 23 | #4,449 |
| 2020 | 25 | #4,100 |
| 2019 | 22 | #4,583 |
| 2018 | 16 | #5,691 |
| 2017 | 27 | #3,939 |
| 2016 | 16 | #5,695 |
| 2015 | 21 | #4,647 |
| 2014 | 24 | #4,211 |
| 2013 | 13 | #6,489 |
| 2012 | 10 | #7,921 |
| 2011 | 13 | #6,459 |
| 2010 | 8 | #9,349 |
| 2009 | 17 | #5,463 |
| 2008 | 9 | #8,752 |
| 2007 | 12 | #6,919 |
| 2006 | 12 | #6,742 |
| 2005 | 12 | #6,474 |
| 2004 | 11 | #6,814 |
| 2003 | 14 | #5,445 |
| 2002 | 10 | #6,855 |
| 2001 | 17 | #4,609 |
| 2000 | 13 | #5,483 |
| 1995 | 17 | #3,788 |
| 1990 | 9 | #5,647 |
| 1985 | 12 | #3,719 |
| 1980 | 15 | #3,045 |
| 1975 | 10 | #3,578 |
| 1970 | 5 | #5,170 |
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Famous people named Majid
- Majid bin Said of Zanzibar Politician · 1834–1870
- Majid Majidi Film director · b. 1959
- Majid Hosseini Soccer player · b. 1996
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Majid in 2025?
Majid ranked #3,285 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 36 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Majid?
752 babies have been named Majid in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Majid most popular?
Majid peaked in 2025, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Majid a boy or girl name?
Majid is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Majid rising or falling?
Majid is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Majid?
Well-known people named Majid include Majid bin Said of Zanzibar (politician), Majid Majidi (film director), Majid Hosseini (soccer player).