Maximilian

Maximilian - A very unique male name

Maximilian appeared on the charts for the first time in 1917 on position #1520. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Maximilian and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Maximilian? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Maximilian. The baby boy name Maximilian was given to 428 baby boys in 2025, ranking #607 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 3,426 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Maximilian peaked in popularity 15 years ago in 2011 on position 430.

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Maximilian is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Maximilian is currently topping the baby name charts in Connecticut at position #315 - and is the least popular in North Carolina at position #916.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Maximilian is where you live.

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Maximilian origin and meaning

Latin and German, a documented Renaissance coinage

Coined by combining Latin Maximus, 'greatest', with Aemilianus — in effect, 'greatest Aemilian'

Maximilian has a rare, datable birth certificate: the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick III created it in the 15th century by fusing Maximus and Aemilianus for his son, the future Maximilian I. The grand full form peaked in US use in 2015 and has since yielded ground to plain Max and Maximiliano.

Attested etymology

Maximilian is a 10 letter name with 5 syllables.

To see famous people named Maximilian, pop culture references for the name Maximilian and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Maximilian

We've found the following names that sound similar to Maximilian, sorted by popularity.

Maximiliano / Mckinley / Maximillian / Maximilliano / Maksymilian / Maxemiliano / Maximillion / Maximilien / Muzamil / Massimiliano /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Maximilian

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Maximilian a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Maximilian?

5 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

mak-sih-MIL-ee-un · /ˌmæksɪˈmɪliən/

Around the world

• Maximiliano (Spanish) — The Spanish form of the same name.
• Massimiliano (Italian) — The Italian form of the same name.
• Maximilien (French) — The French form of the same name.

Spellings and nicknames

• Maximillian — A double-l spelling variant.

Nicknames: Max

Famous bearers

• Maximilian I — Holy Roman Emperor who built the Habsburg empire through marriage alliances (1459–1519) Historical
• Saint Maximilian Kolbe — Polish Franciscan friar who died at Auschwitz in place of another prisoner (1894–1941) Historical

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Why parents choose it

Parents pick Maximilian for its imperial grandeur, knowing Max makes it easy to live with day to day.

Worth knowing

• At five syllables it will almost always be shortened, and spelling out the full form is a lifelong chore.