Find out how popular the first name Maximillan has been for the last 35 years (from 1987 to 2021) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Maximillan by gender

Based on the last 35 years of data, Maximillan is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2021, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Maximillan.

The history of the first name Maximillan

The name Maximillan originates from the Germanic languages, deriving from the Latin words "maximus" meaning "greatest" and "aemulus" meaning "imitating" or "striving to equal." It first emerged during the medieval period in parts of Europe with German cultural influence.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name can be found in the 10th century, when a Bavarian nobleman named Maximilian I ruled as Holy Roman Emperor from 1493 to 1519. He played a significant role in the politics and warfare of the era, expanding the Habsburg dynasty's influence across much of Europe.

In the 16th century, Maximillan II, also known as Maximilian II, Holy Roman Emperor, reigned from 1564 to 1576. He was known for his religious tolerance and efforts to reconcile differences between Protestants and Catholics during the Reformation.

The name Maximillan also has associations with Mexican history, as Maximilian I of Mexico, born Ferdinand Maximilian Joseph, was a member of the House of Habsburg who briefly reigned as the only monarch of the Second Mexican Empire from 1864 to 1867 before being executed.

Other notable figures with the name Maximillan include Maximilian I Joseph, King of Bavaria from 1806 to 1825, and Maximilian II Emanuel, Elector of Bavaria from 1679 to 1726, who led the Bavarian army in various conflicts during his reign.

Maximillan has been used throughout history by various European royal families and nobility, often reflecting a desire for greatness and achievement. While it has waned in popularity in recent times, the name continues to carry a sense of ambition and distinction rooted in its historical origins.

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