Maximilian
Boy name · #590 in 2025 · Rare
How old is the name Maximilian? In official American birth records, Maximilian has been tracked continuously since 1907, giving it 118 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 497 baby boys were named Maximilian, placing it at #590 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #438, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 3,622 boys born in 2025 was named Maximilian.
The 118-year story
Maximilian first appears in the Social Security records in 1907, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2016, when 717 boys were named Maximilian — good for #432 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Maximilian per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Maximilian against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Maximilian in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Maximilian is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Maximilian will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Maximilian is most common
Geography matters for names, and Maximilian is no exception. Adjusted for how many boys are born in each state, Maximilian is most common in CT (0.8 per 1,000), IL (0.7 per 1,000), WA (0.6 per 1,000), NY (0.5 per 1,000), MD (0.5 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.3 per 1,000 boys. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Maximilian is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Nicknames & related forms of Maximilian
Maximilian carries a whole family of nicknames and spellings — names that will feel like the same name in a classroom.
Counted as one name, the Maximilian family went to about 2,636 boys in 2025 — together they'd rank around #137, versus #590 for Maximilian alone.
Names like Maximilian
Statistically, parents drawn to Maximilian tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Dorian, Fabian, Finnian, Tristian, and Killian.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Maximilian | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 497 | #590 |
| 2024 | 487 | #586 |
| 2023 | 518 | #561 |
| 2022 | 523 | #566 |
| 2021 | 533 | #548 |
| 2020 | 595 | #493 |
| 2019 | 571 | #500 |
| 2018 | 672 | #448 |
| 2017 | 652 | #464 |
| 2016 | 717 | #432 |
| 2015 | 698 | #438 |
| 2014 | 668 | #446 |
| 2013 | 676 | #429 |
| 2012 | 590 | #460 |
| 2011 | 632 | #431 |
| 2010 | 632 | #435 |
| 2009 | 574 | #476 |
| 2008 | 593 | #465 |
| 2007 | 512 | #514 |
| 2006 | 498 | #518 |
| 2005 | 498 | #497 |
| 2004 | 474 | #514 |
| 2003 | 486 | #502 |
| 2002 | 481 | #481 |
| 2001 | 493 | #477 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Maximilian?
In official American birth records, the name Maximilian first appeared in 1907 (over 118 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 118 years.
Is Maximilian a popular boy name?
Maximilian ranked #590 among boys in 2025 with 497 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #438.
When was the name Maximilian most popular?
Maximilian peaked in 2016, when 717 American boys received the name (ranked #432 that year). Since 2016 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Maximilian?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 3,622 newborn American boys was named Maximilian. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.