Maximillian

Maximillian - A very unique male name

Maximillian appeared on the charts for the first time in 1970 on position #1498. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Maximillian and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Maximillian? 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 Maximillian. The baby boy name Maximillian was given to 36 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1958 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 40,730 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Maximillian peaked in popularity 27 years ago in 1999 on position 695.

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Maximillian is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Maximillian is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #1,344 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,855.

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 Maximillian is where you live.

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Maximillian origin and meaning

Latin, elaborated spelling

An elaborated spelling of Maximilian, from Latin maximus 'greatest'

Maximillian doubles the L of Maximilian, the name of Habsburg emperors built on Latin maximus 'greatest' — Maximilian itself was fashioned in the Renaissance, possibly blending Maximus and Aemilianus. This spelling peaked in 2000 and sits at a rare, steady level. Nearly all bearers use the single-L spelling, so this profile lists none.

Attested etymology

Maximillian is a 11 letter name with 5 syllables.

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

Similar to Maximillian

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

Maximiliano / Maximilian / Mckinley / 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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Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Maximillian

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 Maximillian 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 Maximillian?

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

max-i-MIL-ee-un · /ˌmæksɪˈmɪliən/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Maximilian — The standard spelling

Nicknames: Max

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

ClassicRoyal

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Maximillian for maximum grandeur with a small spelling twist on an imperial classic, plus Max for every day.

Worth knowing

• The double L is non-standard — expect correction to Maximilian for life; the name is long for forms and paperwork.