Holding steady.
Popularity of Maxamillian since 1992
Babies named Maxamillian per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 63 |
| 2000s | 76 |
| 2010s | 36 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Maxamillian is a rare, modern respelling of the classic name Maximilian, itself a Latin name meaning 'greatest'. First recorded in U.S. data in 1992, the name reached its peak year of usage in 2002, but has never been common enough to appear on the national popularity charts. The trajectory of the name has remained stable since the 2000s, with no significant upward or downward trend. While the spelling Maxamillian is unusual, its nickname Max is a longstanding favorite. The name's rarity may appeal to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding choice with a strong meaning.
Maxamillian is a modern respelling of Maximilian, a Latin name derived from 'maximus' meaning 'greatest'. The name Maximilian was borne by a 3rd-century saint and later by several Holy Roman Emperors, and the variant Maxamillian emerged in the late 20th century as a creative spelling in the United States. Its first recorded appearance in U.S. data is 1992, and it saw a modest peak in 2002.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Max, Maxx, Milly, Ian
Variants: Maximilian, Maximiliano, Maximillian, Maxamillion
Sibling names for Maxamillian
Names that share Maxamillian's style, for a brother or sister.
