Majesti
An English feminine name derived from the word "majesty", meaning "regal splendor".
Name Census estimates that about 256 living Americans carry the first name Majesti. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Majesti today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Majesti births was 2023 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Majesti. 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.
People living today
256
~ 1 in 1,338,884 Americans
Peak year
2023
28 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,738
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Majesti: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Majesti from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 114 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Majesti 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 Majesti during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Majestis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Majesti
The name Majesti has its origins in the Latin language, specifically derived from the word "majestas," which means "greatness" or "majesty." This name likely emerged during the Roman Empire period, reflecting the grandeur and power associated with imperial rule.
In ancient Rome, the term "majestas" was closely linked to the concept of sovereign authority and the divine right of rulers. It was used to describe the awe-inspiring presence and majesty of the Roman emperors, who were regarded as embodiments of the state's supreme power.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Majesti can be traced back to the late Roman period, when it was occasionally bestowed upon individuals born into noble or aristocratic families. The name was intended to convey a sense of regal dignity and commanding presence.
One of the earliest known individuals bearing the name Majesti was a Roman senator who lived in the 4th century AD. His full name, Majesti Quintus, is mentioned in historical records detailing the proceedings of the Roman Senate during that era.
Another notable figure with the name Majesti was a Byzantine aristocrat and military commander who lived in the 6th century AD. His name was Majesti Belisarius, and he played a significant role in the military campaigns of Emperor Justinian I, helping to reconquer territories in Italy and North Africa.
In the medieval period, the name Majesti was occasionally used among the European nobility, particularly in regions influenced by Latin culture. One such individual was Majesti de Montfort, a French nobleman who participated in the Fourth Crusade and the siege of Constantinople in the early 13th century.
During the Renaissance period, the name Majesti gained popularity among Italian families, reflecting the cultural and artistic revival of classical ideals. One prominent figure from this era was Majesti Buonarroti, an Italian sculptor and painter who lived from 1475 to 1564 and is better known as Michelangelo.
In the 17th century, the name Majesti was also used by members of the Spanish nobility. One notable example was Majesti de Velázquez, a Spanish artist who served as the leading court painter to King Philip IV and is renowned for his masterful portraits and historical paintings.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Majesti, reflecting its association with grandeur, nobility, and the arts across various cultures and time periods.
People
Majesti + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Majesti 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
Majesti: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Majesti?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 256 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Majesti 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 1,338,884 US residents.
Is Majesti a common name?
We classify Majesti as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 258 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Majesti most popular?
The single biggest year for Majesti was 2023, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Majesti is about 9 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 Majesti in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Majesti a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Majesti 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.
Is Majesti still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Majesti 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 Majesti 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 have the name Majesti?
See how many people share the name Majesti on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.