Maxmillian Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmaks-MIL-ee-an / /mæksˈmɪliən/Latin; German
Meaning
Latin: greatest; German: mighty
Historical & Cultural Background
Maximilian is derived from the Latin name Maximilianus, which means 'the greatest'. It has been used since the Roman Empire and became popular in the Middle Ages, particularly in Germany. The name has been borne by several Holy Roman Emperors and has royal associations in various European countries.
Trend Summary
Maximilian has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Maxim
- Max
International Variants
- Massimiliano (Italian)
- Maximiliano (Spanish)
- Maksymilian (Polish)
Famous people named Maxmillian
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Fictional characters named Maxmillian
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Maxmillian was first seen in the United States in 1985. Maxmillian has ranked as high as #1267 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Maxmillian has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Maxmillian (1994)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 16 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 5 |