Majesty
Majesty is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Greatness, royal dignity, or supreme authority.
Origin and history
Majesty is a modern vocabulary name derived from the English word denoting sovereign power, royal dignity, or grand grandeur. Historically stemming from Latin majestas, it has gained traction in the United States as part of a trend toward regal and aspirational virtue names. It is used for both boys and girls, experiencing moderate recent growth.
Popularity in the United States
731 babies in the United States have been named Majesty since 1880. It ranks #3945 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1587.
States where it is most popular
- NY (36.5 %)
- GA (18.5 %)
- FL (12.7 %)
- NC (9 %)
- TX (8.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 6 |
| 2000-2010 | 52 |
| 2010-2019 | 333 |
| 2020-2029 | 340 |
Fun facts
- The word originates from the Latin 'majestas', meaning greatness, dignity, or honor.
- It was historically used as an official form of address for monarchs, starting notably with King Henry VIII of England.
- Majesty belongs to a modern U.S. naming style that employs grand titles like Reign, King, and Royal as first names.