How Common is the First Name Maxwell?
We estimate that there are 103,700 people named Maxwell who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Maxwell is the 247th most common for men, and the 530th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Maxwell?
The average person named Maxwell is 18.85 years old.
Is Maxwell a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
1,939 people named Maxwell were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 189th most popular name for boys, and the 354th most popular overall.
The popularity of Maxwell peaked in 1999, when it was the 106th most popular name for baby boys.
Is Maxwell a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Maxwell is almost exclusively a male name. 99.3% of people named Maxwell are male.
Popularity of Maxwell in England
In 2020, Maxwell was the 157th most popular name for boys in England and Wales.