Maxamillion Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: mak-suh-MIL-yun //mæk.səˈmɪl.jən//
Origin: Latin; English
Meaning: Latin: greatest; English: variant of Maximilian
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Maxamillion is a variant of the name Maximilian, which has its roots in the Latin name Maximilianus. This name is derived from the Latin word 'maximus,' meaning 'greatest' or 'largest.' The earliest forms of the name can be traced back to the Roman Empire, where it was used as a cognomen.
The name Maximilianus entered the Germanic languages through the influence of the Holy Roman Empire, particularly during the reign of Emperor Maximilian I in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. This emperor, who ruled from 1493 to 1519, played a significant role in the political landscape of Europe and contributed to the name's prominence in German-speaking regions.
Historically, the name Maximilian has been borne by various notable figures, including several Holy Roman Emperors and kings of Hungary and Bohemia. The name gained further recognition through the canonization of Saint Maximilian Kolbe in the 20th century, who is remembered for his martyrdom during World War II.
The name also appears in significant literary works, such as in Shakespeare's "Henry VI," where it is used to denote nobility and grandeur. The name's association with greatness and nobility has helped it endure through the centuries.
Culturally, the name Maxamillion, like its parent form Maximilian, carries connotations of strength and leadership. The diminutive form 'Max' has also emerged as a popular nickname, further embedding the name within various cultural contexts.
The enduring appeal of Maxamillion and its variants can be attributed to their historical significance and the positive attributes associated with the meanings of greatness and leadership.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Maxamillion was first seen in the United States in 1985.
Maxamillion has ranked as high as #1375 nationally, which occurred in 2014, and has been most popular in California.
In the past 5 years the name Maxamillion has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Maxamillion is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Maxamillion was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Maxamillion (2009)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Maxamillion.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2011 | 18 |
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2009 | 18 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2007 | 15 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2004 | 18 |
| 2003 | 19 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2001 | 14 |
| 2000 | 18 |
| 1999 | 18 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1997 | 19 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1985 | 5 |