Maximilian Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Maximilian is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Maximilian?
Maximilian is spelled M-A-X-I-M-I-L-I-A-N. The name has 10 letters.
Maximilian at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Maximilian derives from Latin roots meaning “greatest.”
- Origin
- Maximilian may derive from the Latin name Maximilianus, which may combine Maximus and a name such as Aemilianus.
- Pronunciation
- max-ih-MIL-ee-uhn · 5 syllables
Maximilian Popularity in 2025
Rank#590
Recorded Births497
- Boys usage fell 4 places to #590 and recorded 10 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Maximilian Mean?
Maximilian derives from Latin roots meaning “greatest.”
Origin: Maximilian may derive from the Latin name Maximilianus, which may combine Maximus and a name such as Aemilianus.
How Do You Pronounce Maximilian?
Pronunciationmax-ih-MIL-ee-uhn
Syllables5
What Is the History of the Name Maximilian?
- History
- The name Maximilian has been used historically in European noble families, appearing in records from the medieval period onward.
Maximilian Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 497 | #590 |
| 2024 | Boys | 487 | #586 |
| 2023 | Boys | 518 | #561 |
| 2022 | Boys | 523 | #566 |
| 2021 | Boys | 533 | #548 |
| 2020 | Boys | 595 | #493 |
| 2019 | Boys | 571 | #500 |
| 2018 | Boys | 672 | #448 |
| 2017 | Boys | 652 | #464 |
| 2016 | Boys | 717 | #432 |
| 2015 | Boys | 698 | #438 |
| 2014 | Boys | 668 | #446 |
| 2013 | Boys | 676 | #429 |
| 2012 | Boys | 590 | #460 |
| 2011 | Boys | 632 | #431 |
| 2010 | Boys | 632 | #435 |
| 2009 | Boys | 574 | #476 |
| 2008 | Boys | 593 | #465 |
| 2007 | Boys | 512 | #514 |
| 2006 | Boys | 498 | #518 |
| 2005 | Boys | 498 | #497 |
| 2004 | Boys | 474 | #514 |
| 2003 | Boys | 486 | #502 |
| 2002 | Boys | 481 | #481 |
When Was Maximilian Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2016 · Boys
717 recorded births
National rank #432
2015 · Boys
698 recorded births
National rank #438
2013 · Boys
676 recorded births
National rank #429
2018 · Boys
672 recorded births
National rank #448
Where Maximilian Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CT | #296 | 10 |
| IL | #325 | 33 |
| WA | #351 | 21 |
| NY | #407 | 42 |
| MA | #413 | 12 |
| CA | #433 | 74 |
| WI | #437 | 11 |
| MD | #437 | 11 |