Max Boy
Origin(s)
Latin; Germanic
Meaning
Latin: greatest; Germanic: strong
Historical & Cultural Background
Max is often derived from the Latin name Maximus, which means 'greatest.' It has been used in various cultures, including Germanic and English-speaking countries. The name has been popularized through historical figures and modern media. Max is frequently used as a standalone name or as a diminutive of Maximilian.
Trend Summary
Max has consistently been a popular name in the United States, ranking within the top 50 names for boys in recent years.
Similar Names
Mack, Matteo, Mason, Mark, Miles, Maxwell, Milo, Marcus, Maddox
Variants
- Maxim
- Maximilian
International Variants
- Maxime (French)
- Maksim (Russian)
- Maximiliano (Spanish)
- Maks (Slavic)
Famous people named Max
Max Planck was a German physicist known for his role in the development of quantum theory.
Max von Sydow was a Swedish actor recognized for his work in both European and American films.
Maxine Waters is an American politician serving as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Max Verstappen is a Dutch racing driver known for competing in Formula One.
Fictional characters named Max
Max Rockatansky is the main character in the 'Mad Max' film franchise, known for his post-apocalyptic adventures.
Maxine is a character in the animated series 'The Maxx,' who navigates between reality and a dream world.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Max was first seen in the United States in 1880. Max has ranked as high as #177 nationally which occurred in 2009 and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Max has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Max (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 272 | |
NY | 186 | |
TX | 172 | |
FL | 146 | |
PA | 93 | |
IL | 92 | |
MA | 68 | |
OH | 56 | |
MI | 54 | |
WA | 53 | |
NC | 51 | |
VA | 50 | |
GA | 47 | |
UT | 45 | |
MO | 38 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 52 |
1881 | 66 |
1882 | 74 |
1883 | 75 |
1884 | 80 |
1885 | 71 |
1886 | 73 |
1887 | 73 |
1888 | 118 |
1889 | 83 |
1890 | 99 |
1891 | 91 |
1892 | 95 |
1893 | 107 |
1894 | 99 |
1895 | 95 |
1896 | 145 |
1897 | 122 |
1898 | 132 |
1899 | 127 |
1900 | 141 |
1901 | 110 |
1902 | 133 |
1903 | 110 |
1904 | 134 |
1905 | 140 |
1906 | 156 |
1907 | 197 |
1908 | 218 |
1909 | 228 |
1910 | 277 |
1911 | 360 |
1912 | 734 |
1913 | 897 |
1914 | 1,159 |
1915 | 1,434 |
1916 | 1,493 |
1917 | 1,511 |
1918 | 1,536 |
1919 | 1,458 |
1920 | 1,561 |
1921 | 1,558 |
1922 | 1,518 |
1923 | 1,440 |
1924 | 1,397 |
1925 | 1,385 |
1926 | 1,254 |
1927 | 1,227 |
1928 | 1,405 |
1929 | 1,336 |
1930 | 1,181 |
1931 | 1,183 |
1932 | 1,154 |
1933 | 1,124 |
1934 | 1,335 |
1935 | 1,283 |
1936 | 1,248 |
1937 | 1,106 |
1938 | 1,164 |
1939 | 979 |
1940 | 952 |
1941 | 931 |
1942 | 971 |
1943 | 875 |
1944 | 780 |
1945 | 803 |
1946 | 841 |
1947 | 869 |
1948 | 743 |
1949 | 761 |
1950 | 755 |
1951 | 805 |
1952 | 763 |
1953 | 725 |
1954 | 743 |
1955 | 724 |
1956 | 748 |
1957 | 740 |
1958 | 736 |
1959 | 691 |
1960 | 670 |
1961 | 652 |
1962 | 573 |
1963 | 549 |
1964 | 525 |
1965 | 422 |
1966 | 448 |
1967 | 395 |
1968 | 414 |
1969 | 375 |
1970 | 486 |
1971 | 409 |
1972 | 390 |
1973 | 434 |
1974 | 413 |
1975 | 415 |
1976 | 410 |
1977 | 403 |
1978 | 414 |
1979 | 459 |
1980 | 486 |
1981 | 501 |
1982 | 463 |
1983 | 531 |
1984 | 632 |
1985 | 761 |
1986 | 923 |
1987 | 1,453 |
1988 | 1,386 |
1989 | 1,606 |
1990 | 1,791 |
1991 | 1,829 |
1992 | 1,877 |
1993 | 1,887 |
1994 | 1,624 |
1995 | 1,565 |
1996 | 1,488 |
1997 | 1,698 |
1998 | 2,157 |
1999 | 2,298 |
2000 | 2,355 |
2001 | 2,404 |
2002 | 2,319 |
2003 | 2,460 |
2004 | 2,481 |
2005 | 2,494 |
2006 | 2,643 |
2007 | 2,882 |
2008 | 3,372 |
2009 | 3,958 |
2010 | 3,848 |
2011 | 3,956 |
2012 | 3,696 |
2013 | 3,520 |
2014 | 3,497 |
2015 | 3,419 |
2016 | 3,423 |
2017 | 3,145 |
2018 | 2,877 |
2019 | 2,752 |
2020 | 2,484 |
2021 | 2,410 |
2022 | 2,388 |
2023 | 2,201 |
2024 | 2,120 |