NAME PROFILE
Maximilian
Maximilian is a Latin name meaning 'greatest' or 'the greatest one.' It conveys an image of strength, ambition, and leadership, often associated with a commanding presence and a desire to excel in all endeavors.
Key Stats
| Total births | 18,940 |
| Gender | Male (87% / 13%) |
| Peak year | 2015 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1917 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 23%CA — 23%IL — 19%MA — 18%TX — 18%
Notable People
Maximilian I (Holy Roman Emperor) · Maximilian Schell (Actor) · Maximilian de Winter (Fictional character from *Rebecca*) · Maximilian Verstappen (Formula 1 Driver) · Maximilian Kolbe (Saint and martyr)
Nicknames & Diminutives
MaxMaxiMilo
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