Max
Male name · ★ Classic
62,863
Total Births
2008
Peak Year
#163
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Max
Max is a classic male name that has remained popular for over a century in the United States. With approximately 62,863 total births recorded since 1880, it is one of the most enduring American names. It peaked in popularity during the 2000s.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 1,621 births |
| 1890s | 2,540 births |
| 1900s | 3,432 births |
| 1910s | 7,221 births |
| 1920s | 6,790 births |
| 1930s | 5,363 births |
| 1940s | 3,557 births |
| 1950s | 3,015 births |
| 1960s | 1,991 births |
| 1970s | 1,678 births |
| 1980s | 3,396 births |
| 1990s | 7,068 births |
| 2000s | 9,450 births |
| 2010s | 4,412 births |
| 2020s | 1,329 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Max?
Max has been given to 62,863 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 2008 with 1,281 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #163.
Is Max a boy or girl name?
Max is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Max most popular?
Max was most popular in 2008, when 1,281 babies were given this name. The name has been consistently popular for over a century.
How old is the name Max?
Max first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).