Maxen
Every Maxen since 2002 — 517 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maxen
Maxen is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,979 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2002, 517 American babies have been named Maxen. Its peak came in 2016, when 59 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 Maxen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maxen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | #4,979 |
| 2024 | 19 | #5,188 |
| 2023 | 12 | #7,149 |
| 2022 | 15 | #6,048 |
| 2021 | 27 | #3,968 |
| 2020 | 23 | #4,372 |
| 2019 | 44 | #2,837 |
| 2018 | 26 | #4,070 |
| 2017 | 42 | #2,874 |
| 2016 | 59 | #2,269 |
| 2015 | 51 | #2,470 |
| 2014 | 48 | #2,564 |
| 2013 | 32 | #3,381 |
| 2012 | 22 | #4,484 |
| 2011 | 14 | #6,142 |
| 2010 | 14 | #6,257 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 7 | #10,634 |
| 2007 | 6 | #11,857 |
| 2006 | 8 | #9,275 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9,785 |
| 2004 | 5 | #12,563 |
| 2003 | 8 | #8,350 |
| 2002 | 8 | #8,182 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Maxen in 2025?
Maxen ranked #4,979 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maxen?
517 babies have been named Maxen in the United States since 2002, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maxen most popular?
Maxen peaked in 2016, when 59 newborns received the name.
Is Maxen a boy or girl name?
Maxen is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maxen rising or falling?
Maxen is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.