Maxfield
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,154 in 1989
0 babies were named Maxfield in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1927–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryMaxfield first shows up in US birth records in 1927, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 98 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1989, when it reached #2,154.
About the name Maxfield
Maxfield is a gender-neutral name of English origin. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-eld”. US birth records list Maxfield for boys from 1927 to 2024, in 44 of those 98 years. Its best year was 1989, when it ranked #2,154 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2024, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 1.5 | 681,818 boys |
| 1930s | 0.5 | 2,083,333 boys |
| 1970s | 0.3 | 3,448,276 boys |
| 1980s | 6.7 | 150,376 boys |
| 1990s | 16 | 64,226 boys |
| 2000s | 13 | 76,628 boys |
| 2010s | 8.1 | 123,153 boys |
| 2020s | 2.1 | 480,769 boys |
More English names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Maxfield
What is the origin of the name Maxfield?
Maxfield has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Oliver.
Is Maxfield a boy or girl name?
Both. Maxfield is used for boys and girls.
How popular is the name Maxfield?
Maxfield is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2024. It peaked at #2,154 in 1989.