Boys name · California
Maxwell in California
Maxwell was the 190th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 198 babies named Maxwell that year. Since 1922, California families have named 11,797 babies Maxwell.
Popularity over time
Maxwell in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1922 | 5 | 501st |
| 1962 | 5 | 1118th |
| 1974 | 6 | 1163rd |
| 1984 | 49 | 420th |
| 1994 | 225 | 218th |
| 2004 | 315 | 172nd |
| 2015 | 397 | 135th |
| 2025 | 198 | 190th |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 501st in 1922 to 190th in 2025.
The most babies named Maxwell in California in a single year was 406, in 2013. Its best showing was 129th among boys names in 2013.
Across the country, Maxwell reached its best rank of 35th in District of Columbia (2020). See Maxwell in every state →
How popular is Maxwell in California?
Maxwell was the 190th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 198 babies named Maxwell that year. Since 1922, California families have named 11,797 babies Maxwell.
How many babies are named Maxwell in California?
In 2025, 198 babies were named Maxwell in California. The most babies named Maxwell in California in a single year was 406, in 2013.
What is the rank of Maxwell in California?
Maxwell ranked 190th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 129th among boys names in 2013.
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.