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Maximilian

Maximilian is a boy name of Latin origin, meaning Greatest.

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginLatin
  • StyleClassic
  • Syllables4
  • US rank#466

What does Maximilian mean?

Greatest

How popular is Maximilian?

Popularity in the United States

Maximilian has been given to 16,364 babies in the United States since 1907, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.

About 1 in 2,787 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Maximilian per year in the United States, 1907–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in France

Maximilian has been given to 565 babies in France since 1976, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.

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Babies named Maximilian per year in France, 1976–2022. Source: INSEE

Popularity in Spain

There are 458 people called Maximilian living in Spain, with an average age of 20.2.

16,364 Babies named since 1907
2010s Peak decade
Rising Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Maximilian

What does the name Maximilian mean?

Maximilian means Greatest. It is of Latin origin.

Is Maximilian a boy's or a girl's name?

Maximilian is most often given to boys.

How popular is the name Maximilian?

Maximilian has been given to 16,364 babies in the United States since 1907, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.