Boy · #1,928 in 2026

Maxx

Name: Popularity of the name Maxx in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Maxx, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#1,928

Peak Rank

#953 (2009)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-21%

1980

First Year

2024

Last Year

2019

Peak Year

#9108

Peak Rank

105

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Maxx

Maxx first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1980, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 210 Maxxs were born — ranking #958 that year. As of 2026, Maxx ranks #1,928 for baby boys with 83 births, falling sharply (-21%). In total, more than 4K Maxxs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Maxx

Phonetically similar names — useful when Maxx is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Max
Macs
Macks
Maks
Mxs
Mix
Makes
Mex
Mics
Mikes
Mocks
Mcs

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Maxx

What does the name Maxx mean?

Maxx is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1980. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Maxx in 2026?

In 2026, Maxx ranks #1,928 among boys' names in the U.S., with 83 babies given the name that year.

When was Maxx most popular?

Maxx reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #953 that year with 210 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Maxx most popular?

Maxx has historically been most popular in Nebraska, Wisconsin, Massachusetts. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Maxx.

Is Maxx a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Maxx is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Maxx?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Maxx include Taj, Halo, Rolla. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Maxx

Maxx is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1980 and has accumulated 4K births in the dataset. Maxx's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #953. Use the chart and map above to compare Maxx's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.