Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Max.
National Rank (2025)
#180
All-Time Peak Rank
#96 (2011)
Total U.S. Births
167,458
Unisex Distribution99.3% Boy / 0.7% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Max Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Max
According to SSA data, Max achieved its highest historical rank of #96 in 2011. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2009 with 3,958 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 40.8%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Max scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-40.8% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record3,958Births in 2009
Years in Top 100
3yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:765
1890s:1,112
1900s:1,567
1910s:10,859
1920s:14,081
1930s:11,757
1940s:8,526
1950s:7,430
1960s:5,023
1970s:4,231
1980s:8,741
1990s:18,216
2000s:27,368
2010s:34,141
2020s:13,641
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesMax
Letter Count3 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 0.2% of SSA names. Starts with M, a letter used by only 7.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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