Max Boy

Popularity: #170 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationmaks / /mæks/

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

MackMatteoMasonMarkMilesMaxwellMiloMarcusMaddox

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.

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.

Sibling Suggestions

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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, Illinois, and Indiana. 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)

StateBirthsShare
CA 272
14%
NY 186
9%
TX 172
9%
FL 146
7%
PA 93
5%
IL 92
5%
MA 68
3%
OH 56
3%
MI 54
3%
WA 53
3%
NC 51
3%
VA 50
3%
GA 47
2%
UT 45
2%
MO 38
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188052
188166
188274
188375
188480
188571
188673
188773
1888118
188983
189099
189191
189295
1893107
189499
189595
1896145
1897122
1898132
1899127
1900141
1901110
1902133
1903110
1904134
1905140
1906156
1907197
1908218
1909228
1910277
1911360
1912734
1913897
19141,159
19151,434
19161,493
19171,511
19181,536
19191,458
19201,561
19211,558
19221,518
19231,440
19241,397
19251,385
19261,254
19271,227
19281,405
19291,336
19301,181
19311,183
19321,154
19331,124
19341,335
19351,283
19361,248
19371,106
19381,164
1939979
1940952
1941931
1942971
1943875
1944780
1945803
1946841
1947869
1948743
1949761
1950755
1951805
1952763
1953725
1954743
1955724
1956748
1957740
1958736
1959691
1960670
1961652
1962573
1963549
1964525
1965422
1966448
1967395
1968414
1969375
1970486
1971409
1972390
1973434
1974413
1975415
1976410
1977403
1978414
1979459
1980486
1981501
1982463
1983531
1984632
1985761
1986923
19871,453
19881,386
19891,606
19901,791
19911,829
19921,877
19931,887
19941,624
19951,565
19961,488
19971,698
19982,157
19992,298
20002,355
20012,404
20022,319
20032,460
20042,481
20052,494
20062,643
20072,882
20083,372
20093,958
20103,848
20113,956
20123,696
20133,520
20143,497
20153,419
20163,423
20173,145
20182,877
20192,752
20202,484
20212,410
20222,388
20232,201
20242,120