Maxwell is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #182 in 2024 with 2,021 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2014 with 3,739 births ranking #107. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 849 boys born was named Maxwell. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Maxwell is a polished surname-style classic traditionally explained as Mack's stream. It has a tailored feel, with Max ready as a natural short form.
The name comes from a Scottish surname and later settled comfortably into first-name use. It has held on because it blends substance, familiarity, and a built-in nickname.