Maximilian
Boy name · 300 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Maximilian: 300 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 18 births in 2016.
Maximilian is a Latin name derived from the Roman family name *Maximus*, meaning “greatest.” It was borne by a Holy Roman Emperor, Maximilian I, who ruled in the 15th and 16th centuries and expanded the Habsburg dynasty’s influence across Europe. The name also connects to the Mexican emperor Maximilian I, an Austrian archduke installed by French forces in the 1860s. In Scotland, the name shares an etymological root with the town of Maxpoffle in the Borders, though this is more folkloric than direct. A popular modern variant is the German-inflected Maximiliano, often shortened to Max. The name gained fresh cultural visibility through the character Maximilian “Max” Dean in the film *The Lego Movie*, adding a playful twist to its imperial weight.
Boy 31 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 201618 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #29812 babies
- Total births
- 300since 1990
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 19%vs prior 5y