Maximillian
Meaninggreatest · English form of Maximilian
- US rank
- #1,837
- Syllables
- 4
- Peak
- #675 in 1999
86 babies were named Maximillian in the US in 2025. It has climbed 398 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1914–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 19,881 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Maximillian, 86 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Maximillian would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMaximillian first shows up in US birth records in 1914, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 111 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1999, when it reached #675.
- Then vs nowMaximillian was 2.4× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 8,117 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 19,881.
- TrendMaximillian has climbed 398 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,837. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningMaximillian is an English form of Maximilian, which means “greatest”. Our records link it to English and Latin roots.
About the name Maximillian
Maximillian is a boy name of English and Latin origin meaning “greatest”. It has 11 letters and 4 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-ian”. US birth records list Maximillian for boys from 1914 to 2025, in 72 of those 112 years. Its best year was 1999, when it ranked #675 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,837, with 86 babies.
Origin:English namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 6.0 | 167,131 boys |
| 1920s | 1.5 | 684,932 boys |
| 1930s | 0.5 | 2,173,913 boys |
| 1950s | 0.3 | 3,448,276 boys |
| 1960s | 3.8 | 264,550 boys |
| 1970s | 14 | 72,464 boys |
| 1980s | 27 | 37,313 boys |
| 1990s | 81 | 12,285 boys |
| 2000s | 101 | 9,920 boys |
| 2010s | 60 | 16,697 boys |
| 2020s | 39 | 25,829 boys |
Other spellings of Maximillian
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
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- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Maximillian
What does the name Maximillian mean?
Maximillian means “greatest” in English, as a form of Maximilian.
What is the origin of the name Maximillian?
Maximillian has English, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Maximillian a boy or girl name?
Maximillian is a boy name.
How popular is the name Maximillian?
Maximillian ranked #1,837 for US boys in 2025, given to 86 babies. Its best year was 1999 (#675).