Boys name · Illinois
Maxwell in Illinois
In 2025, 71 babies born in Illinois were named Maxwell, making it the #167 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1912, add up to 5,403.
Popularity over time
Maxwell in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 5 | #348 |
| 1942 | 5 | #559 |
| 1984 | 11 | #558 |
| 1992 | 136 | #122 |
| 2001 | 183 | #98 |
| 2009 | 148 | #118 |
| 2017 | 159 | #88 |
| 2025 | 71 | #167 |
Maxwell had its most births in Illinois in 1999, when 201 babies were given the name. Its highest rank in Illinois came in 1999, at #86.
Its rank among boys names in Illinois ran from #86 in 1999 to #945 in 1978, starting at #348 in 1912 and ending at #167 in 2025.
The District of Columbia gave Maxwell its highest national rank, #35, in 2020. See Maxwell in every state →
How popular is Maxwell in Illinois?
In 2025, 71 babies born in Illinois were named Maxwell, making it the #167 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1912, add up to 5,403.
How many babies are named Maxwell in Illinois?
Illinois recorded 71 births of babies named Maxwell in 2025.
What is the rank of Maxwell in Illinois?
Maxwell ranked #167 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.