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In 2024, 2,120 boys in the United States were named Max, making it the 175th most popular boy's name that year.
It has fallen over the decade, from 112th ten years before.
Its busiest year on record was 2009, with 3,969 births.
Records for Max go back to 1880, and 166,491 babies have been given the name since.
A shortened form of Maxwell or Maximilian meaning "greatest". Its compact form has a strong yet friendly quality. Latin short form of Maximilian meaning "greatest." Strong and decisive with an international appeal.
Max is of Latin origin, described as modern and strong in style.
In 2024, Max went to 45 girls and 2,120 boys — 98% boys.
In practice it reads as a boys' name in the US.
Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.
A shortened form of Maxwell or Maximilian meaning "greatest". Its compact form has a strong yet friendly quality.
Max is of Latin origin, and is usually described as modern and strong in style.
In 2024, 2,120 boys in the United States were named Max, making it the 175th most popular boy's name that year.
In 2024, Max went to 45 girls and 2,120 boys — 98% boys. In practice it reads as a boys' name in the US.