boys' name 1952–2024

Maxwell

Maxwell is losing ground — from #71 in 1952 to #131 in 2024.

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#131 last ranked in 2024
23 registrations that year
1,890 total 1952–2024

Note: Maxwell hasn't appeared in any Australian state's published top-100 list since 2024. State BDM registries publish only the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold no longer show in the data even if babies are still being given them. Read more about coverage limits.

Popularity over the years

Registrations dropped from 99 to 23 (-77%).

Peak popularity was in 2015 (255 registrations).

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Peak 2015 · 255
Low 2010 · 5
Years tracked 21

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By state & territory — 2024

How often Maxwell was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.

Maxwell popularity by state — 2024Australian Capital Territory: no data for this yearNew South Wales: no data for this yearNorthern Territory: no data for this yearQueensland: no data for this yearSouth Australia: 23 (rank #85)Tasmania: no data for this yearVictoria: no data for this yearWestern Australia: no data for this yearACTNSWNTQLDSATASVICWA
Maxwell — popularity by state & territory in 2024. Hover a state for details, click to view the full Top 50 for that state.
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Most popular in South Australia (23 babies)

South Australia
23 #85
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In 2024: 23 babies named Maxwell across 1 of 8 states and territories.

Frequently asked questions

How many babies in Australia have been named Maxwell?
Between 1952 and 2024, Maxwell was registered for 1,890 babies in the available state datasets.
Is Maxwell a popular name in Australia?
Maxwell has fallen out of every Australian state's published top-100 list since 2024, when it last ranked #131 with 23 registrations. Each state's Births, Deaths & Marriages registry only publishes the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold disappear from the data even if babies are still being given them.