Declining since 2009.
Popularity of Maxxwell since 1990
Babies named Maxxwell per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 50 |
| 2000s | 86 |
| 2010s | 101 |
| 2020s | 17 |
Meaning & origin
Maxxwell first appeared in 1990, a modern respelling of the traditional surname Maxwell. It reached its peak year of popularity in 2008 before beginning a steady decline by 2009. The name has never ranked among the top 1000, reflecting its status as a creative, uncommon choice. The variant spelling with double 'x' has never appeared in any state's top names, and its decline since 2009 suggests it is a trend-sensitive alternative rather than a lasting classic. Despite the low numbers, the name retains a strong connection to the 'Max' nickname, which keeps it familiar.
Maxxwell is a modern respelling of the Scottish surname Maxwell, which derives from the place name Mack's wæll (Old English for 'Mack's stream' or 'Mack's spring'). The name was originally a territorial surname from Maxwell in Roxburghshire, Scotland. The traditional spelling Maxwell has been used as a given name since the 19th century, with creative variants like Maxxwell emerging in the late 20th and early 21st centuries to emphasize the 'Max' nickname.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Max, Maxx, Well
Sibling names for Maxxwell
Names that share Maxxwell's style, for a brother or sister.
