Declining since 2017, #6,446 for boys today.
Popularity of Maximillion since 1978
Babies named Maximillion per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 33 |
| 1990s | 153 |
| 2000s | 172 |
| 2010s | 204 |
| 2020s | 108 |
Meaning & origin
Maximillion is a modern spelling variant of the classic Maximilian, distinguished by its doubled 'l' and 'ion' ending. First recorded in the United States in 1978, it saw its peak popularity in 1999, after which its use has gradually declined, particularly since 2017. It remains a rare choice, with an estimated 1 in 131,390 boys receiving this name as of 2025. While never ranking in the top 1,000, the name carries the same grand meaning as its source, 'greatest', and offers a distinctive alternative for parents drawn to elongated, regal-sounding names. Its spelling sets it apart from more common forms like Maximilian or Maximiliano, giving it a unique identity within modern American naming trends.
Maximillion is a modern respelling of Maximilian, which itself derives from the Latin name Maximilianus, a combination of Maximus ('greatest') and Aemilianus, a Roman family name. The spelling with double 'l' and 'ion' ending likely arose as a creative variation in the late 20th century, first recorded in the United States in 1978.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Max, Milly, Maxie
Variants: Maximilian, Maximiliano, Maximilien
Sibling names for Maximillion
Names that share Maximillion's style, for a brother or sister.
