How Many People Are Named Maxwell?

Curious about how common the name Maxwell is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 107,524
Popularity Level Rare
Probability 1 in 3,069 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 107,524 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Maxwell.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 3,069 people has this name.

This classification places Maxwell in the Rare category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Maxwell

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Rare

Probability: 1 in 3,069 people

Total Count

107,524

Top 10%

Gender Distribution

Male: 106,804
Female: 720

Predicted Gender

Female

Age Information

Average Age: 23

  • Young (<30) 82,680
  • Adult (30–60) 19,572
  • Old (>60) 5,272

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 28.6%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alaska 183
  • Alabama 861
  • Arkansas 481
  • Arizona 1,664
  • California 11,644
  • Colorado 1,986
  • Connecticut 1,556
  • DC 543
  • Delaware 228
  • Florida 3,889
  • Georgia 2,251
  • Hawaii 165
  • Iowa 1,432
  • Idaho 486
  • Illinois 5,332
  • Indiana 2,670
  • Kansas 1,016
  • Kentucky 1,264
  • Louisiana 680
  • Massachusetts 3,906
  • Maryland 1,855
  • Maine 663
  • Michigan 4,634
  • Minnesota 4,115
  • Missouri 2,384
  • Mississippi 303
  • Montana 165
  • North Carolina 2,080
  • North Dakota 261
  • Nebraska 771
  • New Hampshire 680
  • New Jersey 2,610
  • New Mexico 235
  • Nevada 535
  • New York 7,327
  • Ohio 5,463
  • Oklahoma 717
  • Oregon 1,654
  • Pennsylvania 4,561
  • Rhode Island 482
  • South Carolina 735
  • South Dakota 310
  • Tennessee 1,352
  • Texas 4,525
  • Utah 1,894
  • Virginia 2,324
  • Vermont 289
  • Washington 2,991
  • Wisconsin 3,596
  • West Virginia 385
  • Wyoming 34
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Maxwell?

Approximately 107,524 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Maxwell, based on statistical analysis.

Is Maxwell a rare name?

Maxwell is considered Rare when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.