Boys name · Illinois
Max in Illinois
Max was the 136th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 87 babies named Max that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 7,843 babies Max.
Popularity over time
Max in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 8 | 158th |
| 1926 | 84 | 107th |
| 1943 | 38 | 193rd |
| 1959 | 28 | 323rd |
| 1976 | 13 | 520th |
| 1992 | 107 | 149th |
| 2009 | 187 | 94th |
| 2025 | 87 | 136th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois climbed from 158th in 1910 to 136th in 2025.
The most babies named Max in Illinois in a single year was 189, in 2011. Its best showing was 82nd among boys names in 1912.
Across the country, Max reached its best rank of 13th in Utah (1914). See Max in every state →
How popular is Max in Illinois?
Max was the 136th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 87 babies named Max that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 7,843 babies Max.
How many babies are named Max in Illinois?
In 2025, 87 babies were named Max in Illinois. The most babies named Max in Illinois in a single year was 189, in 2011.
What is the rank of Max in Illinois?
Max ranked 136th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 82nd among boys names in 1912.
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.