Maximilian
Boy name · #590 in 2025 · Uniqueness 62/100
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, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Maximilian in class?
Maximilian scores 62 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Maximilian is most common
Geography matters for names, and Maximilian is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Maximilians were CA (74), NY (42), TX (40), IL (33), FL (28). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
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
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. It scores 62/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.