Boys name · New York
Maxwell in New York
Maxwell was the 170th most popular boys name in New York in 2025, with 113 babies named Maxwell that year. Since 1910, New York families have named 7,441 babies Maxwell.
Popularity over time
Maxwell in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 5 | 272nd |
| 1925 | 17 | 337th |
| 1941 | 11 | 409th |
| 1961 | 7 | 819th |
| 1979 | 10 | 749th |
| 1994 | 115 | 176th |
| 2010 | 195 | 108th |
| 2025 | 113 | 170th |
Its rank among boys names in New York climbed from 272nd in 1910 to 170th in 2025.
The most babies named Maxwell in New York in a single year was 232, in 2013. Its best showing was 93rd among boys names in 2000.
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 New York?
Maxwell was the 170th most popular boys name in New York in 2025, with 113 babies named Maxwell that year. Since 1910, New York families have named 7,441 babies Maxwell.
How many babies are named Maxwell in New York?
In 2025, 113 babies were named Maxwell in New York. The most babies named Maxwell in New York in a single year was 232, in 2013.
What is the rank of Maxwell in New York?
Maxwell ranked 170th among boys names in New York in 2025. Its best showing was 93rd among boys names in 2000.
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.