How Many People Are Named Maxwel?
Complete statistics for the name Maxwel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Maxwel means 'great' or 'mighty', a rare name for boys. Only 1 in 1,260,994 Americans are named Maxwel, making it very uncommon with just 262 people living today. The majority, 82%, are under 30, showing its popularity among younger generations.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony, balance, and responsibility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 23All 267 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2001Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Maxwel Through the Generations
Maxwel saw its peak popularity in 2001 with 21 births, but since then, the name has been on a steady decline. Today, most people named Maxwel are young adults, with 218 under 30 years old and only 49 aged between 30 and 60. This modern name is predominantly found in the United States, though it's also popular in Kenya, where it ranks higher than in the U.S.
✨ Similar Names to Maxwel
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Maxwel's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Maxwel
How Many People Have the Name Maxwel?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 262 people in the United States currently share the name Maxwel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,260,994 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Maxwel a Common or Rare Name?
Maxwel is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Maxwel Mean?
Maxwel means "great, mighty" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Maxwel in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Maxwel Most Popular?
The name Maxwel reached peak popularity in 2001, with 21 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Maxwel?
Approximately 262 people named Maxwel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 267. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,260,994 Americans.
Is Maxwel a rare name?
Maxwel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,260,994 Americans has this name.
What does the name Maxwel mean?
Maxwel means "great, mighty" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Maxwel more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Maxwel are male and 0% are female.
When was Maxwel most popular?
Maxwel peaked in 2001 with 21 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.