Declining since 2001.
Popularity of Maxfield since 1927
Babies named Maxfield per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 126 |
| 1990s | 303 |
| 2000s | 259 |
| 2010s | 153 |
| 2020s | 18 |
Meaning & origin
Maxfield is a rare English given name that emerged from an old surname, first recorded as a first name in 1927. It reached its peak year of use in 2002 but has since fallen in popularity, continuing a declining trajectory after 2001. The name has been too uncommon to compute a 1-in-N rate or rank in recent years, including in 2025. As a surname-turned-first-name, it fits alongside similar upscale English surnames like Harrison and Bennett.
Maxfield is an English surname that originated as a habitational name from a place in Cheshire, derived from the Old English personal name Macca or the word 'mæx' (a type of fish) combined with 'feld' meaning 'open land' or 'field'. The name first appeared as a given name in the early 20th century, likely adopted from the surname, and has been used sporadically since the 1920s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Max
Sibling names for Maxfield
Names that share Maxfield's style, for a brother or sister.
