Declining since 2011, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Maksymilian since 1996
Babies named Maksymilian per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 21 |
| 2000s | 164 |
| 2010s | 205 |
| 2020s | 86 |
Meaning & origin
Maksymilian is the Polish form of Maximilian, a name with Roman and imperial roots. In the United States, it first appeared in Social Security records in 1996 and reached its highest usage in 2011, when it ranked higher than any year before or since. Since 2011, usage has been falling, reflecting a broader move away from longer traditional names toward shorter or more modern choices. The name is given to approximately 1 in every 213,510 boys as of the latest year. While it has not broken into top-state popularity, it remains a culturally significant name within Polish-American communities, often honoring Saint Maksymilian Kolbe. Despite its relative rarity in the U.S., it holds a steady place among families seeking a name with strong European Catholic heritage.
Maksymilian is the Polish form of the Latin name Maximilianus, derived from the Roman cognomen Maximus meaning 'greatest'. The name was borne by several saints and was popular among royalty, particularly in the Holy Roman Empire. In Poland, it has been used since the Middle Ages, often associated with Saint Maksymilian Kolbe, a Franciscan martyr of World War II.
“Maksymilian” around the world
Where Maksymilian lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
4
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Maks, Milek, Maksio
Variants: Maksymilian, Maximilian, Maksimilijan
Sibling names for Maksymilian
Names that share Maksymilian's style, for a brother or sister.
