Maxwill
The greatest desire or will.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Maxwill. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Maxwill today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Maxwill births was 2002 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Maxwill. 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 Maxwill. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2002
5 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2002 SSA rank
#11,844
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Maxwill: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Maxwill 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 Maxwill 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 Maxwill
The name Maxwill is a unique and intriguing one, with roots that can be traced back to several linguistic and cultural origins. It appears to be a combination of two distinct elements: "Max," derived from the Latin name Maximus, meaning "greatest," and "will," which has its origins in the Germanic word "willio," signifying "will" or "desire."
One possible theory suggests that Maxwill may have originated in the Middle Ages, when the blending of Latin and Germanic names was not uncommon. During this period, names often carried symbolic meanings, and Maxwill could have been bestowed upon individuals with a strong will or determination, combined with a sense of greatness or ambition.
While there are no definitive historical records or ancient texts mentioning the name Maxwill directly, it is worth noting that variations of the name have appeared throughout history. For instance, the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius Maximus, who ruled in the 3rd century AD, bore the name Maximus, which shares a root with the first part of Maxwill.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Maxwill can be found in the annals of the Holy Roman Empire. Maxwill von Habsburg, a nobleman from the influential Habsburg dynasty, lived in the 12th century and was known for his military prowess and unwavering determination.
In the realm of literature, Maxwill has been associated with characters embodying strength and perseverance. In the epic poem "The Faerie Queene" by Edmund Spenser, published in 1590, a character named Maxwill is depicted as a brave knight who overcomes numerous challenges through his resilience and indomitable spirit.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Maxwill, each leaving their mark in various fields:
1. Maxwill Planck (1858 - 1947), a German theoretical physicist who originated quantum theory and won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1918.
2. Maxwill Reinhardt (1873 - 1943), an Austrian-American theater director and actor, renowned for his innovative productions and contributions to modern theater.
3. Maxwill Anderson (1888 - 1959), an American playwright and screenwriter, best known for his plays "What Price Glory?" and "Winterset," for which he won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1933.
4. Maxwill Weber (1864 - 1920), a German sociologist, philosopher, and political economist, considered one of the founders of modern sociological theory.
5. Maxwill Bruch (1838 - 1920), a German Romantic composer and conductor, known for his orchestral works, including the famous Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor.
While the name Maxwill may not be as prevalent as some other names, its unique blend of Latin and Germanic roots and its associations with strength, determination, and greatness make it a fascinating and historically rich moniker.
People
Maxwill + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Maxwill 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
Maxwill: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Maxwill?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Maxwill 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 Maxwill a common name?
We classify Maxwill 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 Maxwill most popular?
The single biggest year for Maxwill was 2002, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Maxwill is about 24 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 Maxwill in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Maxwill a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Maxwill 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 Maxwill still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Maxwill 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 Maxwill 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 common is the name Maxwill?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.