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Max
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About Max
Short, sharp, and impossibly cool—Max delivers maximum impact with minimal fuss. This name has maintained steady popularity across generations because it simply works everywhere, for everyone, always. Max radiates confidence and efficiency, never wasting time or energy on unnecessary complications. It's the name of doers, leaders, and innovators who get straight to the point. The single syllable packs remarkable versatility, fitting seamlessly into any social context from casual gatherings to formal introductions. Max ages wonderfully, equally appropriate for adorable babies, energetic children, and distinguished adults. Its international recognition means fewer pronunciation issues across borders and cultures. Parents selecting Max often value straightforward communication and practical elegance over elaborate flourishes. The name manages to be simultaneously classic and contemporary, familiar yet never boring—a rare combination that explains its enduring appeal.
Popularity of the Name Max
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #230 | ||||
| 1881 | #177 | ||||
| 1882 | #182 | ||||
| 1883 | #163 | ||||
| 1884 | #177 | ||||
| 1885 | #185 | ||||
| 1886 | #184 | ||||
| 1887 | #174 | ||||
| 1888 | #132 | ||||
| 1889 | #163 | ||||
| 1890 | #144 | ||||
| 1891 | #145 | ||||
| 1892 | #167 | ||||
| 1893 | #141 | ||||
| 1894 | #156 | ||||
| 1895 | #165 | ||||
| 1896 | #120 | ||||
| 1897 | #133 | ||||
| 1898 | #136 | ||||
| 1899 | #126 | ||||
| 1900 | #149 | ||||
| 1901 | #148 | ||||
| 1902 | #142 | ||||
| 1903 | #161 | ||||
| 1904 | #145 | ||||
| 1905 | #149 | ||||
| 1906 | #133 | ||||
| 1907 | #122 | ||||
| 1908 | #119 | ||||
| 1909 | #122 | ||||
| 1910 | #115 | ||||
| 1911 | #106 | ||||
| 1912 | #101 | #147 | |||
| 1913 | #101 | #136 | |||
| 1914 | #99 | ||||
| 1915 | #102 | #129 | |||
| 1916 | #105 | ||||
| 1917 | #104 | ||||
| 1918 | #106 | ||||
| 1919 | #110 | ||||
| 1920 | #112 | ||||
| 1921 | #112 | #153 | |||
| 1922 | #117 | ||||
| 1923 | #122 | #139 | |||
| 1924 | #126 | #118 | |||
| 1925 | #128 | ||||
| 1926 | #137 | #140 | |||
| 1927 | #142 | #139 | |||
| 1928 | #125 | ||||
| 1929 | #128 | ||||
| 1930 | #143 | #120 | |||
| 1931 | #140 | ||||
| 1932 | #143 | ||||
| 1933 | #140 | #133 | |||
| 1934 | #126 | #135 | |||
| 1935 | #128 | #132 | |||
| 1936 | #129 | #117 | |||
| 1937 | #141 | #112 | |||
| 1938 | #140 | #138 | |||
| 1939 | #162 | #114 | |||
| 1940 | #165 | #184 | |||
| 1941 | #169 | #135 | |||
| 1942 | #170 | #132 | |||
| 1943 | #186 | #176 | |||
| 1944 | #194 | #132 | |||
| 1945 | #189 | #146 | |||
| 1946 | #204 | #133 | |||
| 1947 | #218 | #149 | |||
| 1948 | #236 | #147 | |||
| 1949 | #235 | #138 | |||
| 1950 | #240 | #140 | |||
| 1951 | #238 | #141 | |||
| 1952 | #244 | #147 | |||
| 1953 | #258 | #164 | |||
| 1954 | #260 | #165 | |||
| 1955 | #256 | #188 | |||
| 1956 | #265 | #151 | |||
| 1957 | #279 | #158 | |||
| 1958 | #283 | #168 | |||
| 1959 | #299 | #190 | |||
| 1960 | #297 | #223 | |||
| 1961 | #304 | #218 | |||
| 1962 | #329 | #232 | |||
| 1963 | #335 | #231 | |||
| 1964 | #343 | ||||
| 1965 | #377 | ||||
| 1966 | #355 | #228 | |||
| 1967 | #378 | ||||
| 1968 | #382 | ||||
| 1969 | #410 | ||||
| 1970 | #370 | #243 | |||
| 1971 | #402 | ||||
| 1972 | #396 | ||||
| 1973 | #368 | #365 | |||
| 1974 | #381 | ||||
| 1975 | #382 | #295 | |||
| 1976 | #381 | ||||
| 1977 | #392 | ||||
| 1978 | #383 | ||||
| 1979 | #375 | ||||
| 1980 | #362 | ||||
| 1981 | #351 | ||||
| 1982 | #375 | ||||
| 1983 | #343 | ||||
| 1984 | #308 | ||||
| 1985 | #274 | #211 | |||
| 1986 | #243 | #280 | #355 | ||
| 1987 | #188 | #208 | #346 | ||
| 1988 | #197 | #182 | #298 | ||
| 1989 | #185 | #151 | #270 | ||
| 1990 | #171 | #161 | #254 | ||
| 1991 | #175 | #130 | #211 | #282 | |
| 1992 | #170 | #94 | #289 | #256 | |
| 1993 | #169 | #91 | #232 | #283 | |
| 1994 | #191 | #103 | #221 | #310 | |
| 1995 | #195 | #81 | #254 | #306 | |
| 1996 | #208 | #86 | #218 | #266 | |
| 1997 | #194 | #61 | #87 | #227 | #232 |
| 1998 | #159 | #56 | #55 | #177 | #220 |
| 1999 | #161 | #53 | #45 | #153 | #188 |
| 2000 | #165 | #44 | #41 | #129 | #173 |
| 2001 | #159 | #37 | #25 | #117 | #163 |
| 2002 | #166 | #37 | #28 | #126 | #162 |
| 2003 | #162 | #37 | #22 | #100 | #142 |
| 2004 | #164 | #36 | #24 | #88 | #140 |
| 2005 | #165 | #35 | #19 | #73 | #151 |
| 2006 | #160 | #30 | #18 | #72 | #147 |
| 2007 | #141 | #32 | #24 | #69 | #138 |
| 2008 | #126 | #26 | #20 | #56 | #114 |
| 2009 | #104 | #25 | #18 | #56 | #103 |
| 2010 | #98 | #26 | #18 | #49 | #102 |
| 2011 | #96 | #18 | #18 | #46 | #96 |
| 2012 | #105 | #17 | #17 | #35 | #97 |
| 2013 | #111 | #25 | #16 | #35 | #96 |
| 2014 | #112 | #25 | #15 | #39 | #82 |
| 2015 | #117 | #27 | #13 | #44 | #77 |
| 2016 | #118 | #24 | #10 | #35 | #67 |
| 2017 | #128 | #27 | #13 | #38 | #77 |
| 2018 | #136 | #28 | #24 | #36 | #77 |
| 2019 | #137 | #26 | #21 | #34 | #85 |
| 2020 | #147 | #29 | #27 | #43 | #88 |
| 2021 | #160 | #31 | #23 | #38 | #81 |
| 2022 | #157 | #34 | #25 | #28 | #75 |
| 2023 | #163 | #39 | #29 | #33 | #83 |
| 2024 | #175 | #42 | #30 | #34 | #86 |
| 2025 | #180 | #46 | #35 | #42 | #90 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Max
Names Similar to Max
Nicknames for Max
- Maxy
- Maxie
- M
- Maxer
- Maximilian
Famous People Named Max
| Max Planck | German physicist |
| Max Ernst | German painter |
| Max Schmeling | German boxer |
| Max Weber | German sociologist |
| Max Baer | American boxer |
| Max Brooks | American author |
| Max Factor | Polish-American businessman |
| Max Verstappen | Dutch racing driver |
| Max Greenfield | American actor |
| Max von Sydow | Swedish-French actor |
| Max Minghella | English actor |
| Max Martin | Swedish record producer |
| Max Irons | English actor |
| Max Gawn | Australian rules footballer |
| Max Aitken | British-Canadian politician |
| Max Scherzer | American baseball player |
| Max Born | German physicist |
| Max Cavalera | Brazilian musician |
| Max Domi | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Max Schreck | German actor |
Characters Named Max
| Max Goof | Goofy Movie |
| Max Detweiler | The Sound of Music |
| Max Bialystock | The Producers |
| Max Payne | Video game character |
| Max Fischer | Rushmore |
| Max Cohen | Pi |
| Max Lord | DC Comics character |
| Max Black | 2 Broke Girls |
| Max Evans | Roswell |
| Max Shreck | Batman Returns |
| Max Cherry | Jackie Brown |
| Max Renn | Videodrome |
| Max Thunderman | The Thundermans |
| Max Caulfield | Life is Strange |
| Max Dillon | Electro from Spider-Man |
| Max Mayfield | Stranger Things |
| Max Rockatansky | Mad Max series |
| Max Tennyson | Ben 10 |
| Max Keeble | Max Keeble's Big Move |