Max
boy name#180 in 2025Max entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #96 in 2011, ranks #180 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#180
rank today
#96
peak (2011)
2,025
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #175 |
| 1890s | #143 |
| 1900s | #139 |
| 1910s | #105 |
| 1920s | #125 |
| 1930s | #139 |
| 1940s | #197 |
| 1950s | #262 |
| 1960s | #351 |
| 1970s | #383 |
| 1980s | #283 |
| 1990s | #179 |
| 2000s | #151 |
| 2010s | #116 |
| 2020s | #164 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Max has been most popular in CA, NY, TX.
Living bearers
About 120,000 people named Max are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Max alive today was born around 1995, making them about 30 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Max in 2025?
- Max ranks #180 among US boy names in 2025, with 2,025 babies given the name.
- When was the name Max most popular?
- Max peaked in 2011, reaching #96 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Max with classmates?
- Max will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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