Maximilian
From German Maximilian, ultimately of Latin origin.
Every Maximilian since 1907 — 18,940 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maximilian
Maximilian is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #590 in 2025 with 497 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1907, 18,940 American babies have been named Maximilian. Its peak came in 2016, when 717 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Maximilian stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maximilian year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 497 | #590 |
| 2024 | 487 | #587 |
| 2023 | 518 | #561 |
| 2022 | 523 | #567 |
| 2021 | 533 | #548 |
| 2020 | 595 | #493 |
| 2019 | 571 | #502 |
| 2018 | 672 | #448 |
| 2017 | 652 | #464 |
| 2016 | 717 | #433 |
| 2015 | 698 | #438 |
| 2014 | 668 | #446 |
| 2013 | 676 | #429 |
| 2012 | 590 | #460 |
| 2011 | 632 | #432 |
| 2010 | 632 | #435 |
| 2009 | 574 | #476 |
| 2008 | 593 | #465 |
| 2007 | 512 | #514 |
| 2006 | 498 | #519 |
| 2005 | 498 | #497 |
| 2004 | 474 | #514 |
| 2003 | 486 | #503 |
| 2002 | 481 | #482 |
| 2001 | 493 | #478 |
| 2000 | 492 | #478 |
| 1995 | 280 | #614 |
| 1990 | 170 | #779 |
| 1985 | 82 | #1,010 |
| 1980 | 39 | #1,560 |
| 1975 | 28 | #1,773 |
| 1970 | 26 | #1,733 |
| 1965 | 6 | #3,793 |
| 1960 | 5 | #4,405 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | 6 | #3,515 |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | 10 | #2,897 |
| 1915 | 7 | #3,275 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Maximilian
- Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor Politician · 1459–1519
- Maximilian I of Mexico Politician · 1832–1867
- Maximilian Kolbe Religious figure · 1894–1941
- Maximilian II, Holy Roman Emperor Politician · 1527–1576
- Maximilian I Joseph of Bavaria Politician · 1756–1825
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maximilian mean?
From German Maximilian, ultimately of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Maximilian in 2025?
Maximilian ranked #590 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 497 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maximilian?
18,940 babies have been named Maximilian in the United States since 1907, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maximilian most popular?
Maximilian peaked in 2016, when 717 newborns received the name.
Is Maximilian a boy or girl name?
Maximilian is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maximilian rising or falling?
Maximilian is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Maximilian?
Well-known people named Maximilian include Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor (politician), Maximilian I of Mexico (politician), Maximilian Kolbe (religious figure).