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How Many People Are Named Maxwell?
Estimated people named Maxwell living in the U.S. today
101,620
Gender distribution
99% male · 1% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 107,524
- Peak year: 2014 (3,773 births)
- Estimated living today: 101,620
Maxwell by age group — who carries the name today?
Maxwell popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Maxwell
Maxwell has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 107,524 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 101,620 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 3,364 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Maxwells you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Maxwell in the US?
An estimated 101,620 people named Maxwell are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Maxwell uncommon — about 1 in 3,364 Americans.
Is Maxwell a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Maxwell is 99% male and 1% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Maxwell most popular?
Maxwell peaked in 2014, when 3,773 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Maxwell?
Maxwell ranks #521 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 41 out of 100 (higher means rarer).