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Maxwell is a Scottish name that means 'great stream', originating from the River Maxell. It evolved from the name Maccus and has been used as both a surname and a first name. Maxwell is commonly perceived as a sophisticated name with positive traits. It has no biblical relevance and became popular as a first name in the 19th century.

The name Maxwell is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Maxwell has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Maxwell' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 504th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 724th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 904th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 841st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 239th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 131st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 138th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 8382nd out of 9107 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 12462nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 14712th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3357th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Maxwell' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.