Maxtyn
An invented name derived from the combination of Max and Tyn.
Name Census estimates that about 137 living Americans carry the first name Maxtyn. It is a predominantly male name (96.4% of registrations). The average person named Maxtyn today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Maxtyn births was 2019 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Maxtyn. 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
137
~ 1 in 2,501,856 Americans
Peak year
2019
17 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,710
Tracked since 2012
Gender
Gender distribution for Maxtyn
Maxtyn leans heavily male at 96.4% of total registrations, but 5 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Maxtyn as a male name
- Ranked #8,710 in 2024
- 9 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2019 (17 births)
Maxtyn as a female name
- Ranked #17,932 in 2016
- 5 female births in 2016
- Peak: 2016 (5 births)
Popularity
Maxtyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Maxtyn from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 87 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Maxtyn remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Maxtyn 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 Maxtyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Maxtyn
The name Maxtyn is of uncertain origin, but it is believed to be a modern variant or creative spelling of the name Maxwell, which has its roots in the Scottish surname derived from the Old English words "mæssere" and "wella," meaning "great spring" or "great stream." While the name Maxwell has a long and distinguished history, the spelling Maxtyn is a more recent invention, likely emerging in the late 20th or early 21st century.
Despite its modern spelling, the name Maxtyn shares the same rich historical background as Maxwell. It is thought to have been introduced to Scotland by Saxon settlers, and it gained prominence in the Middle Ages as a surname and eventually a given name. One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was Sir Aymer de Maxwell, a Scottish knight who fought alongside Robert the Bruce in the Wars of Scottish Independence in the early 14th century.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals named Maxwell or variations thereof. One such figure was James Clerk Maxwell (1831-1879), a renowned Scottish physicist who made significant contributions to the fields of electromagnetism and thermodynamics. His groundbreaking work laid the foundation for modern physics and earned him a place among the greatest scientists of all time.
Another noteworthy bearer of the name was Maxwell Perkins (1884-1947), an American editor who worked with some of the most celebrated writers of the 20th century, including F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway, and Thomas Wolfe. His keen editorial eye and nurturing guidance helped shape some of the most influential literary works of the era.
In the realm of entertainment, Maxwell Caulfield (born 1959) is a British actor who rose to fame in the 1980s with roles in films such as "Grease 2" and "Electric Dreams." He has also appeared in various television shows and stage productions throughout his career.
Another notable figure is Maxwell D. Taylor (1901-1987), an American military leader who served as a general in World War II and later became the United States Ambassador to Vietnam during the early years of the Vietnam War.
Finally, Maxwell Anderson (1888-1959) was an American playwright, author, and poet who won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1933 for his play "Both Your Houses." His works often explored social and political themes and contributed significantly to the American theater.
While the specific origins of the spelling Maxtyn remain uncertain, it is clear that this name carries a rich historical legacy, with connections to notable figures across various fields, from science and literature to entertainment and military service.
People
Maxtyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Maxtyn 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
Maxtyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Maxtyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 137 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Maxtyn 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 2,501,856 US residents.
Is Maxtyn a common name?
We classify Maxtyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 138 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Maxtyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Maxtyn was 2019, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Maxtyn is about 8 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 Maxtyn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Maxtyn a male name?
Yes, 96.4% of people registered as Maxtyn 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 Maxtyn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Maxtyn 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 Maxtyn 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 named Maxtyn?
Want to know how many Americans are named Maxtyn? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.