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Maxwell

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Maxwell was most popular in 2014, when 3,773 American babies were given the name — ranking #184 that year. In 2025 it ranked #354, with 1,939 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 109,467 people named Maxwell.

Most popular in2014
Rank that year#184
Births that year3,773
Total since 1880109,467

Maxwell over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Maxwell’s peak in 2014. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org