Maximilian
Maximilian first appears in US records in 1907. It peaked in 2016, when 717 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 497.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Maximilian popular?
Steady Maximilian has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2016.
| 2020s | 3,153 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6,508 | |
| 2000s | 5,101 | |
| 1990s | 2,761 | |
| 1980s | 928 | |
| 1970s | 260 | |
| 1960s | 102 | |
| 1950s | 12 | |
| 1940s | 5 | |
| 1930s | 12 | |
| 1920s | 39 | |
| 1910s | 54 | |
| 1900s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Maximilian mean?
From the Latin Maximilianus, from maximus, “greatest.”
Nicknames for Maximilian
- Max
- Milo
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maximilian mean?
Maximilian means Greatest. From the Latin Maximilianus, from maximus, “greatest.”
What is the origin of the name Maximilian?
Maximilian is of Latin origin.
How do you pronounce Maximilian?
Maximilian is pronounced “mak-suh-MIL-ee-un.”
Is Maximilian a boy or a girl name?
Maximilian is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Maximilian a popular name right now?
Maximilian has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2016.
How popular is the name Maximilian?
In 2025, Maximilian ranked #590 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Maximilian most popular?
Maximilian was most popular in 2016, when about 717 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Maximilian?
Common nicknames for Maximilian include Max, Milo.
What names are similar to Maximilian?
Names similar to Maximilian include Alexander, Sebastian, Dominic, Julian.
What names go well with Maximilian?
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