Maximillion
A masculine given name derived from the Latin masculine name Maximus, meaning "greatest".
Name Census estimates that about 651 living Americans carry the first name Maximillion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Maximillion today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Maximillion births was 1999 (28 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Maximillion. 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
651
~ 1 in 526,504 Americans
Peak year
1999
28 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,161
Tracked since 1978
Popularity
Maximillion: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Maximillion from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 204 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Maximillion remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Maximillion 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 Maximillion during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Maximillions live
Origin
Meaning and history of Maximillion
The name Maximillion originates from the Latin name Maximilianus, which is derived from the elements "maximus" meaning "greatest" and "Aemilianus", an ancient Roman family name. It gained popularity during the Roman Empire, particularly in the 3rd and 4th centuries AD.
The name Maximillion has its roots in ancient Rome, and it was initially used by prominent Roman families. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the writings of Roman historian Suetonius, who mentioned a Roman senator named Maximillion Claudius Pulcher in the 1st century AD.
In the Middle Ages, the name Maximillion was widely used across Europe, particularly in Germanic regions. One of the most notable historical figures with this name was Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor from 1493 to 1519. He played a significant role in the consolidation of the Hapsburg dynasty and the expansion of the Holy Roman Empire.
Another prominent figure was Maximilian II, Holy Roman Emperor from 1564 to 1576. He was known for his religious tolerance and support for the arts and sciences during the Renaissance period. Maximilian III, Elector of Bavaria (1622-1651), was a notable ruler of the Wittelsbach dynasty who played a crucial role in the Thirty Years' War.
In the 19th century, the name Maximillion gained popularity in France, with the birth of Maximilien de Robespierre (1758-1794), a prominent figure during the French Revolution. Despite his controversial legacy, he was a key leader of the Jacobin faction and played a pivotal role in the Reign of Terror.
Another notable figure was Maximilien Luce (1858-1941), a French Neo-Impressionist painter known for his depictions of urban life and social commentary. His works are celebrated for their vibrant colors and distinctive brushwork.
Maximillion has remained a popular name throughout history, with various spellings and variations across different cultures and languages. While it may not be as commonly used today, it continues to carry a sense of grandeur and historical significance.
People
Maximillion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Maximillion 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
Maximillion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Maximillion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 651 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Maximillion 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 526,504 US residents.
Is Maximillion a common name?
We classify Maximillion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 661 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Maximillion most popular?
The single biggest year for Maximillion was 1999, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Maximillion is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Maximillion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Maximillion 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.