Boys name · Pennsylvania
Maxwell in Pennsylvania
Maxwell was the 168th most popular boys name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 78 babies named Maxwell that year. Since 1912, Pennsylvania families have named 4,639 babies Maxwell.
Popularity over time
Maxwell in Pennsylvania, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 10 | 282nd |
| 1924 | 6 | 557th |
| 1940 | 5 | 521st |
| 1983 | 8 | 534th |
| 1993 | 71 | 158th |
| 2004 | 129 | 110th |
| 2014 | 156 | 94th |
| 2025 | 78 | 168th |
Its rank among boys names in Pennsylvania climbed from 282nd in 1912 to 168th in 2025.
The most babies named Maxwell in Pennsylvania in a single year was 178, in 2015. Its best showing was 82nd among boys names in 2015.
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 Pennsylvania?
Maxwell was the 168th most popular boys name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 78 babies named Maxwell that year. Since 1912, Pennsylvania families have named 4,639 babies Maxwell.
How many babies are named Maxwell in Pennsylvania?
In 2025, 78 babies were named Maxwell in Pennsylvania. The most babies named Maxwell in Pennsylvania in a single year was 178, in 2015.
What is the rank of Maxwell in Pennsylvania?
Maxwell ranked 168th among boys names in Pennsylvania in 2025. Its best showing was 82nd among boys names in 2015.
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.