Maximilian
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Greatest, most excellent
Origin: Latin
Popularity: Ranked #590 in 2025 with 497 babies born.
History: Maximilian is a combination of the Roman names Maximus and Aemilianus, created by Holy Roman Emperor Frederick III for his son in the 15th century. It became a royal name across Europe, borne by emperors of Austria, Mexico, and Bavaria. It has a grand, aristocratic European character and is popular in Germany, Austria, and increasingly in the United States.
Name length: 10 letters
How common is Maximilian? About 1 in 6,697 babies born in 2025 were named Maximilian, or roughly 1.4 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Maximilian
What does the name Maximilian mean?
Maximilian means “Greatest, most excellent” from Latin roots.
What is the origin of the name Maximilian?
Maximilian has Latin origin. The traditional meaning is “Greatest, most excellent”.
How popular is Maximilian?
Maximilian ranked #590 in 2025 — given to 497 babies that year.
When was Maximilian most popular?
Maximilian peaked in 2016 with 717 babies registered that year.
Is Maximilian a boy or girl name?
Maximilian is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Maximilians in registered births are male.
Is the name Maximilian rising or falling in popularity?
Maximilian has fallen 97 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #493 in 2020 to #590 in 2025.
How long has Maximilian been recorded?
Maximilian appears in birth records across 82 years — from 1907 through 2025.