Maxwell Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationMAKS-well / /ˈmæks.wɛl/English; Scottish
Meaning
English: 'great stream'; Scottish: 'from Maccus' (a personal name)
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Maxwell has roots in both English and Scottish cultures. It is derived from a place name in Scotland, which refers to a river crossing. Historically, it has been used as a surname before becoming popular as a given name. The name has been associated with various notable figures throughout history.
Trend Summary
Maxwell has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Max
- Maxie
International Variants
- Maximiliano (Spanish)
- Maxime (French)
- Maksym (Ukrainian)
Famous people named Maxwell
Maxwell Smart was a fictional secret agent in the television series 'Get Smart'.
Maxwell Caulfield is a British actor known for his roles in 'Grease 2' and 'The Colbys'.
Maxwell Perkins was an influential American editor who worked with notable authors like F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Maxwell House is a brand of coffee named after the Maxwell House Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee.
Fictional characters named Maxwell
Maxwell the Pig is a character in the children's book series 'Maxwell the Pig'.
Maxwell Lord is a character in DC Comics, known for his role as a businessman and antagonist.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Maxwell was first seen in the United States in 1880. Maxwell has ranked as high as #184 nationally, which occurred in 2014, and has been most popular in California, New York, Ohio, Illinois, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Maxwell has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Maxwell (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 177 | |
NY | 132 | |
OH | 120 | |
TX | 118 | |
PA | 111 | |
FL | 93 | |
MI | 80 | |
IL | 76 | |
NC | 68 | |
MA | 65 | |
GA | 60 | |
IN | 60 | |
VA | 54 | |
UT | 52 | |
MN | 51 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 9 |
1882 | 6 |
1883 | 10 |
1884 | 8 |
1885 | 8 |
1886 | 6 |
1887 | 7 |
1888 | 7 |
1889 | 11 |
1890 | 15 |
1891 | 7 |
1892 | 10 |
1893 | 13 |
1894 | 8 |
1895 | 13 |
1896 | 16 |
1897 | 21 |
1898 | 16 |
1899 | 12 |
1900 | 22 |
1901 | 18 |
1902 | 26 |
1903 | 17 |
1904 | 17 |
1905 | 23 |
1906 | 29 |
1907 | 22 |
1908 | 27 |
1909 | 29 |
1910 | 41 |
1911 | 49 |
1912 | 113 |
1913 | 121 |
1914 | 132 |
1915 | 176 |
1916 | 147 |
1917 | 147 |
1918 | 150 |
1919 | 134 |
1920 | 120 |
1921 | 109 |
1922 | 142 |
1923 | 124 |
1924 | 117 |
1925 | 113 |
1926 | 87 |
1927 | 103 |
1928 | 116 |
1929 | 127 |
1930 | 98 |
1931 | 84 |
1932 | 89 |
1933 | 68 |
1934 | 68 |
1935 | 75 |
1936 | 59 |
1937 | 53 |
1938 | 74 |
1939 | 69 |
1940 | 59 |
1941 | 65 |
1942 | 64 |
1943 | 66 |
1944 | 69 |
1945 | 52 |
1946 | 82 |
1947 | 66 |
1948 | 59 |
1949 | 60 |
1950 | 63 |
1951 | 65 |
1952 | 73 |
1953 | 66 |
1954 | 78 |
1955 | 90 |
1956 | 82 |
1957 | 66 |
1958 | 59 |
1959 | 81 |
1960 | 59 |
1961 | 54 |
1962 | 58 |
1963 | 64 |
1964 | 61 |
1965 | 65 |
1966 | 64 |
1967 | 57 |
1968 | 71 |
1969 | 79 |
1970 | 71 |
1971 | 56 |
1972 | 74 |
1973 | 94 |
1974 | 86 |
1975 | 102 |
1976 | 96 |
1977 | 122 |
1978 | 117 |
1979 | 150 |
1980 | 189 |
1981 | 209 |
1982 | 191 |
1983 | 220 |
1984 | 299 |
1985 | 467 |
1986 | 608 |
1987 | 1,017 |
1988 | 1,208 |
1989 | 1,400 |
1990 | 1,625 |
1991 | 1,724 |
1992 | 1,876 |
1993 | 1,781 |
1994 | 1,719 |
1995 | 1,837 |
1996 | 1,901 |
1997 | 2,317 |
1998 | 2,791 |
1999 | 3,338 |
2000 | 3,364 |
2001 | 3,183 |
2002 | 3,036 |
2003 | 3,086 |
2004 | 2,927 |
2005 | 2,810 |
2006 | 2,792 |
2007 | 2,713 |
2008 | 3,058 |
2009 | 3,080 |
2010 | 3,015 |
2011 | 3,055 |
2012 | 3,233 |
2013 | 3,643 |
2014 | 3,739 |
2015 | 3,553 |
2016 | 3,584 |
2017 | 3,081 |
2018 | 2,906 |
2019 | 2,637 |
2020 | 2,513 |
2021 | 2,380 |
2022 | 2,183 |
2023 | 1,992 |
2024 | 2,021 |