Maxwell
boy name#189 in 2025Maxwell entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #106 in 1999, ranks #189 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#189
rank today
#106
peak (1999)
1,924
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #719 |
| 1890s | #588 |
| 1900s | #470 |
| 1910s | #434 |
| 1920s | #581 |
| 1930s | #714 |
| 1940s | #817 |
| 1950s | #860 |
| 1960s | #947 |
| 1970s | #857 |
| 1980s | #427 |
| 1990s | #166 |
| 2000s | #134 |
| 2010s | #123 |
| 2020s | #172 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Maxwell has been most popular in CA, NY, TX.
Living bearers
About 103,000 people named Maxwell are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Maxwell alive today was born around 2007, making them about 18 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Maxwell in 2025?
- Maxwell ranks #189 among US boy names in 2025, with 1,924 babies given the name.
- When was the name Maxwell most popular?
- Maxwell peaked in 1999, reaching #106 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Maxwell with classmates?
- Maxwell will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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