Maximilien
Meaninggreatest · French
- US rank
- #8,910
- Syllables
- 4
- Peak
- #4,197 in 1998
8 babies were named Maximilien in the US in 2025. It has dropped 843 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1987–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Maximilien you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 212,766 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Maximilien, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Maximilien would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMaximilien first shows up in US birth records in 1987, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 38 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1998, when it reached #4,197.
- TrendMaximilien has slipped 843 places over the last five years and now sits at #8,910. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn French, Maximilien means “greatest”.
About the name Maximilien
Maximilien is a boy name of Latin origin meaning “greatest”. It has 10 letters and 4 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-ien”. US birth records list Maximilien for boys from 1987 to 2025, in 36 of those 39 years. Its best year was 1998, when it ranked #4,197 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,910, with 8 babies.
Origin:Latin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.9 | 1,111,111 boys |
| 1990s | 4.1 | 242,131 boys |
| 2000s | 5.4 | 185,185 boys |
| 2010s | 6.8 | 146,843 boys |
| 2020s | 4.8 | 207,612 boys |
Other spellings of Maximilien
More Latin boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Unisex name: Luca · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Alexander · defender of men
Questions about the name Maximilien
What does the name Maximilien mean?
Maximilien means “greatest” in French.
What is the origin of the name Maximilien?
Maximilien has Latin roots in our records. Other Latin names include Oliver, Theodore, Lucas.
Is Maximilien a boy or girl name?
Maximilien is a boy name.
How popular is the name Maximilien?
Maximilien ranked #8,910 for US boys in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1998 (#4,197).