Maxamillion
Derivation of the Latin "Maximus" meaning "greatest" and "aemulus" meaning "imitator".
Name Census estimates that about 446 living Americans carry the first name Maxamillion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Maxamillion today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Maxamillion births was 2014 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Maxamillion. 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
446
~ 1 in 768,507 Americans
Peak year
2014
20 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,485
Tracked since 1985
Popularity
Maxamillion: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Maxamillion from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 155 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Maxamillion 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 Maxamillion during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Maxamillions live
Origin
Meaning and history of Maxamillion
The given name Maxamillion has its origins in the Germanic languages, tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is a combination of the Latin prefix "maximus," meaning "greatest," and the Germanic name "Amulio," derived from the Old High German word "amal," meaning "work" or "labor."
During the Middle Ages, the name was commonly used among the nobility and ruling classes in various Germanic regions, such as the Holy Roman Empire and parts of modern-day Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. It was often associated with strength, leadership, and a sense of greatness.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Maxamillion can be found in the chronicles of the Frankish Kingdom, where a nobleman named Maxamillion von Heidelberg was mentioned in the late 8th century. He was a prominent figure in the court of Charlemagne and played a significant role in the spread of Christianity throughout the region.
In the 13th century, a notable bearer of the name was Maxamillion von Schwarzburg, a powerful German prince and military commander who participated in the Crusades. His exploits were documented in various chronicles and manuscripts of the time.
During the Renaissance period, the name gained further popularity, particularly among the ruling dynasties of Europe. One of the most famous historical figures with this name was Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor from 1493 to 1519. He was known for his ambitious policies and his patronage of the arts and sciences.
Another notable figure was Maxamillion de Robespierre, a French Revolutionary leader who played a pivotal role in the Reign of Terror during the French Revolution in the late 18th century. Despite his controversial legacy, he left an indelible mark on French history.
In the 19th century, the name was borne by Maxamillion von Bismarck, the renowned Prussian statesman and Chancellor of the German Empire. He was instrumental in the unification of Germany and is considered one of the most influential diplomats and politicians of his era.
While the name Maxamillion has its roots in Europe, it has also been adopted in various cultures around the world, albeit with variations in spelling and pronunciation. The enduring popularity of this name can be attributed to its strong historical connections and the connotations of greatness and leadership it carries.
People
Maxamillion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Maxamillion 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
Maxamillion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Maxamillion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 446 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Maxamillion 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 768,507 US residents.
Is Maxamillion a common name?
We classify Maxamillion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 452 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Maxamillion most popular?
The single biggest year for Maxamillion was 2014, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Maxamillion is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Maxamillion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Maxamillion 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.