Maximilien
Every Maximilien since 1987 — 371 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maximilien
Maximilien is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,420 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1987, 371 American babies have been named Maximilien. Its peak came in 1998, when 16 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Maximilien stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maximilien year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #9,420 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 7 | #10,407 |
| 2022 | 12 | #7,095 |
| 2021 | 14 | #6,223 |
| 2020 | 9 | #8,501 |
| 2019 | 10 | #8,001 |
| 2018 | 14 | #6,222 |
| 2017 | 9 | #8,595 |
| 2016 | 15 | #5,955 |
| 2015 | 14 | #6,195 |
| 2014 | 13 | #6,513 |
| 2013 | 13 | #6,493 |
| 2012 | 15 | #5,891 |
| 2011 | 14 | #6,143 |
| 2010 | 11 | #7,408 |
| 2009 | 9 | #8,758 |
| 2008 | 16 | #5,678 |
| 2007 | 12 | #6,933 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8,505 |
| 2005 | 15 | #5,477 |
| 2004 | 5 | #12,565 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7,629 |
| 2002 | 11 | #6,378 |
| 2001 | 10 | #6,775 |
| 2000 | 12 | #5,787 |
| 1995 | 6 | #8,508 |
| 1990 | 5 | #9,032 |
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Famous people named Maximilien
- Maximilien Robespierre Politician · 1758–1794
- Maximilien de Béthune, Duke of Sully Politician · 1560–1641
- Maximilien Luce Painter · 1858–1941
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Maximilien in 2025?
Maximilien ranked #9,420 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maximilien?
371 babies have been named Maximilien in the United States since 1987, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maximilien most popular?
Maximilien peaked in 1998, when 16 newborns received the name.
Is Maximilien a boy or girl name?
Maximilien is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maximilien rising or falling?
Maximilien is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Maximilien?
Well-known people named Maximilien include Maximilien Robespierre (politician), Maximilien de Béthune, Duke of Sully (politician), Maximilien Luce (painter).