How Many People Are Named Max?
166,491
people in the United States are named Max
1 in 2,012 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#451
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0497%
Of US population
Peak Year
2009
3,969 births
Trend
↓
Declining
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
German, English, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch
Pronunciation:
MAKS (German, English)
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
Short form of MAXIMILIAN (or sometimes of MAXWELL in English).
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 45.4 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
17,575
New York
14,206
Texas
10,187
Illinois
7,767
Indiana
7,218
Pennsylvania
6,885
Michigan
6,286
Ohio
6,227
Florida
5,235
Massachusetts
4,153
💡 Fun Facts About "Max"
- 2,165 babies were named Max in 2024
- Most popular in the year 2009
- Currently declining in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in California
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