Boys name · Illinois
Maxwell in Illinois
Maxwell was the 167th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 71 babies named Maxwell that year. Since 1912, Illinois families have named 5,403 babies Maxwell.
Popularity over time
Maxwell in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 5 | 348th |
| 1942 | 5 | 559th |
| 1984 | 11 | 558th |
| 1992 | 136 | 122nd |
| 2001 | 183 | 98th |
| 2009 | 148 | 118th |
| 2017 | 159 | 88th |
| 2025 | 71 | 167th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois climbed from 348th in 1912 to 167th in 2025.
The most babies named Maxwell in Illinois in a single year was 201, in 1999. Its best showing was 86th among boys names in 1999.
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 Illinois?
Maxwell was the 167th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 71 babies named Maxwell that year. Since 1912, Illinois families have named 5,403 babies Maxwell.
How many babies are named Maxwell in Illinois?
In 2025, 71 babies were named Maxwell in Illinois. The most babies named Maxwell in Illinois in a single year was 201, in 1999.
What is the rank of Maxwell in Illinois?
Maxwell ranked 167th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 86th among boys names in 1999.
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.