Maxwell
Maxwell is losing ground — from #71 in 1952 to #131 in 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).
Neighbours in the 2024 ranking
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By state & territory — 2024
How often Maxwell was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.
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Most popular in South Australia (23 babies)
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.