Boys name · Virginia
Maxwell in Virginia
Maxwell was the 166th most popular boys name in Virginia in 2025, with 55 babies named Maxwell that year. Since 1914, Virginia families have named 2,378 babies Maxwell.
Popularity over time
Maxwell in Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 5 | 331st |
| 1939 | 6 | 357th |
| 1986 | 7 | 457th |
| 1994 | 37 | 179th |
| 2001 | 60 | 137th |
| 2009 | 65 | 139th |
| 2017 | 98 | 108th |
| 2025 | 55 | 166th |
Its rank among boys names in Virginia climbed from 331st in 1914 to 166th in 2025.
The most babies named Maxwell in Virginia in a single year was 107, in 2016. Its best showing was 95th among boys names in 2016.
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 Virginia?
Maxwell was the 166th most popular boys name in Virginia in 2025, with 55 babies named Maxwell that year. Since 1914, Virginia families have named 2,378 babies Maxwell.
How many babies are named Maxwell in Virginia?
In 2025, 55 babies were named Maxwell in Virginia. The most babies named Maxwell in Virginia in a single year was 107, in 2016.
What is the rank of Maxwell in Virginia?
Maxwell ranked 166th among boys names in Virginia in 2025. Its best showing was 95th among boys names in 2016.
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.