Maxwell Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Maxwell is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Maxwell?
Maxwell is spelled M-A-X-W-E-L-L. The name has 7 letters.
Maxwell at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Derived from Old English elements meaning 'Mack“s spring or stream.”
- Origin
- Maxwell is associated with English and Scottish origins and may derive from a place name referring to a spring or stream related to a person named Mack…
- Pronunciation
- mak-swel · 2 syllables
Maxwell Popularity in 2025
Rank#7,133
Recorded Births15
Rank#189
Recorded Births1,924
- Girls usage fell 2,361 places to #7,133 and recorded 13 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 7 places to #189 and recorded 100 fewer 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 Maxwell Mean?
Derived from Old English elements meaning 'Mack“s spring or stream.”
Origin: Maxwell is associated with English and Scottish origins and may derive from a place name referring to a spring or stream related to a person named Mack or Maccus.
How Do You Pronounce Maxwell?
Pronunciationmak-swel
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Maxwell?
- History
- The name Maxwell has historical usage as both a surname and a given name and is connected to geographical locations in Scotland and northern England.
Maxwell Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 15 | #7,133 |
| 2025 | Boys | 1,924 | #189 |
| 2024 | Girls | 28 | #4,772 |
| 2024 | Boys | 2,024 | #182 |
| 2023 | Girls | 44 | #3,525 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,992 | #182 |
| 2022 | Girls | 52 | #3,123 |
| 2022 | Boys | 2,183 | #173 |
| 2021 | Girls | 49 | #3,250 |
| 2021 | Boys | 2,380 | #162 |
| 2020 | Girls | 54 | #2,966 |
| 2020 | Boys | 2,513 | #146 |
| 2019 | Girls | 56 | #2,923 |
| 2019 | Boys | 2,637 | #147 |
| 2018 | Girls | 61 | #2,782 |
| 2018 | Boys | 2,907 | #134 |
| 2017 | Girls | 66 | #2,635 |
| 2017 | Boys | 3,081 | #133 |
| 2016 | Girls | 60 | #2,829 |
| 2016 | Boys | 3,585 | #111 |
| 2015 | Girls | 40 | #3,767 |
| 2015 | Boys | 3,553 | #113 |
| 2014 | Girls | 34 | #4,269 |
| 2014 | Boys | 3,739 | #107 |
When Was Maxwell 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.
2014 · Boys
3,739 recorded births
National rank #107
2013 · Boys
3,643 recorded births
National rank #108
2016 · Boys
3,585 recorded births
National rank #111
2015 · Boys
3,553 recorded births
National rank #113
Where Maxwell 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RI | #52 | 17 |
| DC | #55 | 14 |
| UT | #90 | 55 |
| CT | #90 | 39 |
| NH | #94 | 16 |
| VT | #102 | 5 |
| MA | #109 | 65 |
| ME | #113 | 12 |