Maxwell
5 countries#189 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Maxwell was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
109,467 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #189 · peaked in 2014 with 3,773 births
Most common in: California, New York, Ohio, Illinois, Michigan
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
9,918 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #360 · peaked in 2012 with 564 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
9,155 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #163 · peaked in 2013 with 526 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
707 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #269 · peaked in 2012 with 39 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
245 births recorded 1983–2022 · currently #2453 · peaked in 2019 with 20 births
Most common in: Paris, Val-de-Marne, Guyane
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
56 births recorded 2001–2022 · peaked in 2013 with 9 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Maxwell’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #149 | — |
| 2007 | #153 | ↓4 |
| 2008 | #134 | ↑19 |
| 2009 | #132 | ↑2 |
| 2010 | #133 | ↓1 |
| 2011 | #132 | ↑1 |
| 2012 | #113 | ↑19 |
| 2013 | #108 | ↑5 |
| 2014 | #107 | ↑1 |
| 2015 | #113 | ↓6 |
| 2016 | #111 | ↑2 |
| 2017 | #133 | ↓22 |
| 2018 | #134 | ↓1 |
| 2019 | #147 | ↓13 |
| 2020 | #146 | ↑1 |
| 2021 | #162 | ↓16 |
| 2022 | #173 | ↓11 |
| 2023 | #182 | ↓9 |
| 2024 | #182 | — |
| 2025 | #189 | ↓7 |
Frequently asked questions about Maxwell
Is Maxwell a popular name?
Yes — Maxwell currently ranks #189 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Maxwell more common for boys or girls?
Maxwell is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Maxwell most popular?
Maxwell peaked in 2014 in United States, with 3,773 recorded births that year.
Is Maxwell rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Maxwell’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #640 in 1880 to #189 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Maxwell?
At least 119,630 babies have been recorded with the name Maxwell across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Maxwell popular in more than one country?
Yes — Maxwell appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Maxwell?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Maxwell include Peter, Rhett, Callan, Alan.
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