Maxuel
A masculine given name of Hebrew origin meaning "gift of God."
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Maxuel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Maxuel today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Maxuel births was 2016 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Maxuel. 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 Maxuel. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2016
5 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2016 SSA rank
#13,515
Tracked since 2016
Popularity
Maxuel: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Maxuel 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 Maxuel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Maxuel
The given name Maxuel is a relatively modern amalgamation of the more common names Max and Miguel, with roots tracing back to ancient Latin and Hebrew origins. The first part, "Max", is derived from the Roman family name Maximus, which means "greatest" or "largest" in Latin. This was a popular name among the ancient Romans and was often given to male children with the hope that they would grow up to achieve greatness.
The latter part of the name, "uel", is believed to have its origins in the Hebrew name Michael, which translates to "who is like God?". This name was widely used in biblical times and has been popular among various cultures and religions throughout history.
One of the earliest recorded instances of a name similar to Maxuel can be found in the 12th century, when a French nobleman named Maxuil de Boulogne lived during the reign of King Louis VII. However, the exact spelling and pronunciation of Maxuel as we know it today is a more recent development, likely emerging in the late 20th century as a unique blend of traditional names.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne names closely resembling Maxuel. One such figure was Maximiliano Hernández Martínez (1882-1966), a Salvadoran military officer and politician who served as the President of El Salvador from 1931 to 1944.
Another prominent individual was Maxim Gorky (1868-1936), a Russian writer and political activist whose real name was Alexei Maximovich Peshkov. He was a significant figure in the literary world and is considered one of the founders of Soviet literature.
In the realm of sports, Maxuel Cornet (born 1986) is a French professional tennis player who has won several ATP singles and doubles titles throughout his career.
Maxuel Blanco (born 1990) is a Venezuelan actor and model who has appeared in various television shows and films, particularly in Latin American productions.
Lastly, Maxuel Ayala (born 1996) is a Paraguayan footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Cerro Porteño, one of the most successful clubs in Paraguayan football.
These examples illustrate the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of individuals who have shared variations of the name Maxuel throughout history, reflecting its unique blend of cultural influences and modern appeal.
People
Maxuel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Maxuel 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
Maxuel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Maxuel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Maxuel 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 Maxuel a common name?
We classify Maxuel 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 Maxuel most popular?
The single biggest year for Maxuel was 2016, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Maxuel is about 10 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 Maxuel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Maxuel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Maxuel 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 Maxuel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Maxuel 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 Maxuel 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 Maxuel?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.