Maximilian
5 countries#590 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Maximilian was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
18,940 births recorded 1907–2025 · currently #590 · peaked in 2016 with 717 births
Most common in: California, New York, Illinois, Texas, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
7,414 births recorded 1990–2025 · currently #398 · peaked in 2016 with 410 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
7,077 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #168 · peaked in 2016 with 389 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
565 births recorded 1976–2022 · currently #2453 · peaked in 2014 with 33 births
Most common in: Paris, Hauts-de-Seine, Alpes-Maritimes, Haute-Garonne, Yvelines
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
300 births recorded 1990–2025 · currently #298 · peaked in 2016 with 18 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
37 births recorded 2000–2024 · peaked in 2002 with 4 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Maximilian’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #518 | — |
| 2007 | #514 | ↑4 |
| 2008 | #465 | ↑49 |
| 2009 | #476 | ↓11 |
| 2010 | #435 | ↑41 |
| 2011 | #431 | ↑4 |
| 2012 | #460 | ↓29 |
| 2013 | #429 | ↑31 |
| 2014 | #446 | ↓17 |
| 2015 | #438 | ↑8 |
| 2016 | #432 | ↑6 |
| 2017 | #464 | ↓32 |
| 2018 | #448 | ↑16 |
| 2019 | #500 | ↓52 |
| 2020 | #493 | ↑7 |
| 2021 | #548 | ↓55 |
| 2022 | #566 | ↓18 |
| 2023 | #561 | ↑5 |
| 2024 | #586 | ↓25 |
| 2025 | #590 | ↓4 |
Frequently asked questions about Maximilian
Is Maximilian a popular name?
Yes — Maximilian currently ranks #590 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Maximilian more common for boys or girls?
Maximilian is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Maximilian most popular?
Maximilian peaked in 2016 in United States, with 717 recorded births that year.
Is Maximilian rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Maximilian’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1345 in 1907 to #590 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Maximilian?
At least 26,919 babies have been recorded with the name Maximilian across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Maximilian popular in more than one country?
Yes — Maximilian appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Maximilian?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Maximilian include Rayan, Vicente, Tru, Jamir.
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