Maximilion
A Germanic name meaning "greatest" or "great excellence".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Maximilion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Maximilion today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Maximilion births was 2001 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Maximilion. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Maximilion. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2001
5 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2001 SSA rank
#11,708
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Maximilion: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Maximilion 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 Maximilion during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Maximilion
The name Maximilion is derived from the Latin name Maximilianus, which itself is a combination of the words "maximus" meaning "greatest" and "Aemilianus" meaning "related to the Roman family name Aemilius". This suggests the name was initially intended to convey a sense of greatness or nobility.
The name has its origins in ancient Rome, where it was used as a personal name by some members of the Roman aristocracy. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Maximilian of Treveri, a Roman emperor who reigned briefly in 235-238 AD.
As the Roman Empire spread, the name Maximilion began to appear in various parts of Europe, particularly in areas with strong Roman influence such as Italy, Spain, and France. Over time, it evolved into different spellings and variations, including Maximilian, Massimiliano, and Maxmilián.
During the Middle Ages, the name gained popularity across Europe, particularly among the nobility and ruling classes. One of the most notable historical figures with this name was Maximilian I (1459-1519), the Holy Roman Emperor who presided over a vast territory that included present-day Austria, Germany, and parts of Italy.
Another famous bearer of the name was Maximilian II (1527-1576), the son of Emperor Ferdinand I and a Holy Roman Emperor himself. He is credited with expanding the power and influence of the Habsburg dynasty during his reign.
In the 19th century, the name Maximilion gained further prominence with the short-lived reign of Maximilian I of Mexico (1832-1867), an Austrian archduke who was installed as the Emperor of Mexico by French forces before being overthrown and executed.
Other notable historical figures with the name Maximilion include Maximilian de Robespierre (1758-1794), a key figure in the French Revolution, and Maximilian Kolbe (1894-1941), a Polish Franciscan friar who sacrificed his life to save a fellow prisoner in the Auschwitz concentration camp during World War II.
While the name Maximilion has its roots in ancient Rome, it has been used across various cultures and regions over the centuries, often associated with nobility, power, and sometimes tragic historical events. Its enduring popularity is a testament to the lasting appeal of names that convey a sense of grandeur and significance.
People
Maximilion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Maximilion 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
Maximilion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Maximilion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Maximilion 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Maximilion a common name?
We classify Maximilion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Maximilion most popular?
The single biggest year for Maximilion was 2001, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Maximilion is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Maximilion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Maximilion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Maximilion 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.
Is Maximilion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Maximilion in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Maximilion can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Maximilion?
Want to know how many Americans are named Maximilion? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.