Max name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning, origin, similar names and Australian ranking history.
The name Max
Story and style
Max is a short name for boys.
For parents, Max is easy to imagine in everyday life: simple enough for a child, but still polished enough to grow with them.
At a glance
The quick version
Best rank7th in 2016
Listed years17/18 years
TrendFalling
First listed2008
StyleFamiliar, Short
Length3 letters
More about Max
Background notes
What style of name is Max?
Max feels familiar and short.
Max ranking history in Australia
Published national top-100 ranking by year
Max is a familiar name for boys that was more common earlier in the years we cover. Its best recorded rank was 7th in 2016.
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 40th |
| 2024 | Not in top 100 |
| 2023 | 10th |
| 2022 | 18th |
| 2021 | 14th |
| 2020 | 25th |
| 2019 | 15th |
| 2018 | 12th |
| 2017 | 20th |
| 2016 | 7th |
| 2015 | 9th |
| 2014 | 13th |
| 2013 | 12th |
| 2012 | 11th |
| 2011 | 9th |
| 2010 | 14th |
| 2009 | 9th |
| 2008 | 15th |