Max
Max is a strong, classic name of Latin origin meaning 'greatest.' It originated as a shortened form of Maximilian or Maxwell but has become a beloved standalone name with timeless appeal.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 1,972. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 3,956
- 2012: 3,697
- 2013: 3,520
- 2014: 3,497
- 2015: 3,422
- 2016: 3,423
- 2017: 3,145
- 2018: 2,878
- 2019: 2,755
- 2020: 2,486
- 2021: 2,410
- 2022: 2,389
- 2023: 2,205
- 2024: 2,126
- 2025: 2,025
- 2026 (projected): 1,972
Good to Know
- •Simple three-letter spelling makes it easy for children to write early
- •Works well in both formal and casual settings
- •Strong international recognition across many cultures
- •Can stand alone or serve as a nickname for longer formal names
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Famous People
Max Verstappen
Formula 1 Racing Champion
Max von Sydow
Legendary Actor
Max Planck
Nobel Prize-winning Physicist
Max Headroom
Iconic 1980s TV Character
Statistics
167,458
Total births since 1880
2009
Peak year
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