Maksymilian
The great, greatest, or supreme.
Name Census estimates that about 464 living Americans carry the first name Maksymilian. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Maksymilian today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Maksymilian births was 2011 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Maksymilian. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
464
~ 1 in 738,695 Americans
Peak year
2011
28 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,525
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Maksymilian: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Maksymilian from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 205 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Maksymilian remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Maksymilian by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Maksymilian during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Maksymilians live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Illinois, California, New York recorded the most babies named Maksymilian, while New York, California, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 54 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Maksymilian
Maksymilian is a masculine given name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Maximilianus. It ultimately traces its roots back to the Latin words "maximus," meaning "greatest," and "miles," meaning "soldier." The name was first popularized during the Roman Empire and has maintained its usage throughout various European cultures over the centuries.
The earliest recorded instance of the name Maksymilian can be found in ancient Roman records, where it was borne by several individuals of note, including Maximilianus Herculius, a Roman Emperor who reigned from 286 to 305 AD. The name also appears in Christian religious texts, with Saint Maximilian of Treviri, a 4th-century bishop and martyr, being one of the most celebrated figures bearing this name.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Maksymilian gained widespread popularity across Europe, particularly in Poland, where it was often associated with royalty and nobility. One of the most renowned figures bearing this name was Maksymilian I, the King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1492 to 1519, who played a significant role in the history of Central and Eastern Europe.
In the 16th century, Maksymilian II, Holy Roman Emperor from 1564 to 1576, was a prominent figure who helped shape the religious and political landscape of Europe during the Reformation. His reign was marked by efforts to maintain peace and unity within the Holy Roman Empire.
Another notable individual with the name Maksymilian was Maksymilian Kolbe, a Polish Franciscan friar who lived from 1894 to 1941. He is revered as a Catholic saint and martyr for his selfless act of offering his life in exchange for a fellow prisoner at the Auschwitz concentration camp during World War II.
Maksymilian Robespierre, born in 1758, was a influential figure during the French Revolution. While his actions were controversial, he played a pivotal role in shaping the course of events that led to the establishment of the First French Republic.
Throughout history, the name Maksymilian has been borne by various rulers, religious figures, artists, and intellectuals, showcasing its enduring popularity across different cultures and time periods.
People
Maksymilian + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Maksymilian as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Maksymilian: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Maksymilian?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 464 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Maksymilian going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 738,695 US residents.
Is Maksymilian a common name?
We classify Maksymilian as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 468 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Maksymilian most popular?
The single biggest year for Maksymilian was 2011, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Maksymilian is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Maksymilian a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Maksymilian in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.