Boys name · Illinois
Max in Illinois
In 2025, 87 babies born in Illinois were named Max, making it the #136 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 7,843.
Popularity over time
Max in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 8 | #158 |
| 1926 | 84 | #107 |
| 1943 | 38 | #193 |
| 1959 | 28 | #323 |
| 1976 | 13 | #520 |
| 1992 | 107 | #149 |
| 2009 | 187 | #94 |
| 2025 | 87 | #136 |
Its busiest year in Illinois was 2011, with 189 Max births. Its highest rank in Illinois came in 1912, at #82.
Its rank among boys names in Illinois ran from #82 in 1912 to #551 in 1981, starting at #158 in 1910 and ending at #136 in 2025.
Utah gave Max its highest national rank, #13, in 1914. See Max in every state →
How popular is Max in Illinois?
In 2025, 87 babies born in Illinois were named Max, making it the #136 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 7,843.
How many babies are named Max in Illinois?
Illinois recorded 87 births of babies named Max in 2025.
What is the rank of Max in Illinois?
Max ranked #136 among boys names in Illinois in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.