Maxxwel
A variant spelling of the English surname-derived masculine given name Maxwell, from a medieval surname meaning "great stream".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Maxxwel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Maxxwel today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Maxxwel births was 2001 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Maxxwel. 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 Maxxwel. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2001
6 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2001 SSA rank
#10,096
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Maxxwel: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Maxxwel 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 Maxxwel 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 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Maxxwel
The given name Maxxwel is a modern variation of the ancient name Maxwell, which has its origins in the Scottish Gaelic language. The name is derived from the elements "maol" meaning "bald" and "colm" meaning "dove." The combination of these two elements suggests the meaning "bare promontory" or "bare hillock."
The name Maxwell is believed to have originated in the 12th century in Scotland, where it was used as a surname for individuals who lived on a specific hillock or promontory. Over time, the surname evolved into a given name, and the spelling variations, including Maxxwel, emerged.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Maxwell can be found in the Ragman Rolls, a collection of Scottish nobles' homages to King Edward I of England in the late 13th century. The name appears as "Maxwelle" in these records.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Maxxwel or its variations. One of the most famous was James Clerk Maxwell (1831-1879), a Scottish mathematician and physicist who made significant contributions to the field of electromagnetism and the development of the classical theory of electromagnetic radiation.
Another prominent figure was Robert Maxwell (1923-1991), a British media proprietor and Member of Parliament, whose business empire included publishing, broadcasting, and printing companies.
In literature, Maxxwel (or Maxwell) appears in various works, including the character of Lord Maxwell in Sir Walter Scott's novel "The Bride of Lammermoor" (1819).
Other notable individuals with the name Maxxwel include:
1. Gavin Maxwell (1914-1969), a Scottish naturalist and author known for his books on otters and wildlife conservation.
2. William Keepers Maxwell Jr. (1908-2000), an American novelist and editor, best known for his novels "The Bogey Man" and "They Came Like Swallows."
3. Elsa Maxwell (1883-1963), an American author, columnist, and professional hostess, known for her lavish parties and socialite lifestyle.
4. Ian Maxwell (born 1956), a British businessman and the son of Robert Maxwell, who served as the head of his father's publishing empire.
5. Maxwell Anderson (1888-1959), an American playwright and author, best known for his play "Winterset" and for co-writing the lyrics for the musical "What Price Glory?"
While the name Maxxwel has a rich history and has been borne by notable individuals across various fields, its modern usage and popularity may vary based on cultural and regional factors.
People
Maxxwel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Maxxwel 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
Maxxwel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Maxxwel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Maxxwel 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Maxxwel a common name?
We classify Maxxwel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Maxxwel most popular?
The single biggest year for Maxxwel was 2001, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Maxxwel is about 25 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 Maxxwel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Maxxwel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Maxxwel 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 Maxxwel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Maxxwel 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 Maxxwel 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 Americans are named Maxxwel?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.