Max
Meaning: Greatest — reaching for the highest potential
Origin: Latin
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #73
Total births: 8,210
History: Max surged in the 2000s-2010s in Australia. Mad Max is one of Australia's most iconic film franchises — created by George Miller and starring Mel Gibson, then Tom Hardy. The name carries outback, apocalyptic Australian energy. Max means the Australian road movie.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2025) | #30 |
| Babies named Max in 2025 | 184 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 8,210 |
| Peak year | 2009 (401 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #13 |
| Years in records | 1992–2025 (33 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 4 spots |
Frequently asked about Max
What does the name Max mean?
Max means “Greatest — reaching for the highest potential” from Latin roots.
What is the origin of the name Max?
Max has Latin origin. The traditional meaning is “Greatest — reaching for the highest potential”.
How popular is Max in Australia?
Max ranked #30 in Australia in 2025 — given to 184 babies that year.
When was Max most popular?
Max peaked in 2009 with 401 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Max a boy or girl name?
Max is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Maxs in registered births are male.
How long has Max been recorded in Australia?
Max appears in birth records in Australia across 33 years — from 1992 through 2025.