Maximillian
A male given name from Latin, variant of Maximilian, a modern spelling of Maximilian, taken from films and video game characters.
Every Maximillian since 1914 — 5,968 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maximillian
Maximillian is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,845 in 2025 with 86 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 5,968 American babies have been named Maximillian. Its peak came in 1999, when 250 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 Maximillian stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maximillian year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 86 | #1,845 |
| 2024 | 68 | #2,164 |
| 2023 | 63 | #2,263 |
| 2022 | 52 | #2,609 |
| 2021 | 71 | #2,073 |
| 2020 | 61 | #2,253 |
| 2019 | 75 | #1,969 |
| 2018 | 110 | #1,545 |
| 2017 | 85 | #1,799 |
| 2016 | 91 | #1,716 |
| 2015 | 101 | #1,596 |
| 2014 | 84 | #1,790 |
| 2013 | 120 | #1,404 |
| 2012 | 139 | #1,270 |
| 2011 | 133 | #1,292 |
| 2010 | 191 | #1,018 |
| 2009 | 183 | #1,044 |
| 2008 | 197 | #993 |
| 2007 | 176 | #1,063 |
| 2006 | 159 | #1,104 |
| 2005 | 191 | #924 |
| 2004 | 200 | #875 |
| 2003 | 216 | #807 |
| 2002 | 234 | #743 |
| 2001 | 209 | #804 |
| 2000 | 242 | #720 |
| 1995 | 140 | #938 |
| 1990 | 107 | #1,025 |
| 1985 | 33 | #1,823 |
| 1980 | 39 | #1,561 |
| 1975 | 21 | #2,180 |
| 1970 | 22 | #1,915 |
| 1965 | 7 | #3,446 |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | 6 | #3,752 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | 5 | #4,356 |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | 10 | #2,559 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maximillian mean?
A male given name from Latin, variant of Maximilian, a modern spelling of Maximilian, taken from films and video game characters.
How popular is the name Maximillian in 2025?
Maximillian ranked #1,845 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 86 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maximillian?
5,968 babies have been named Maximillian in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maximillian most popular?
Maximillian peaked in 1999, when 250 newborns received the name.
Is Maximillian a boy or girl name?
Maximillian is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maximillian rising or falling?
Maximillian is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.