Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Maxwell.
National Rank (2025)
#189
All-Time Peak Rank
#106 (1999)
Total U.S. Births
108,732
Unisex Distribution99.3% Boy / 0.7% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Maxwell Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Maxwell
According to SSA data, Maxwell achieved its highest historical rank of #106 in 1999. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2014 with 3,739 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 45.8%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 144 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Maxwell scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-45.8% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record3,739Births in 2014
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
144Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:72
1890s:131
1900s:230
1910s:1,210
1920s:1,158
1930s:737
1940s:641
1950s:723
1960s:632
1970s:967
1980s:5,808
1990s:20,909
2000s:30,049
2010s:32,449
2020s:13,016
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesMax-well
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with M, a letter used by only 7.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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