Total births
874
Boys' name · since 1927
Maxfield
Maxfield has 874 recorded births since 1927 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2002 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #12547
- among boys today
- 874
- born since 1927
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 12%
- more common than other boys
874 babies have been named Maxfield since 1927, making it today's #12547 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Maxfield recorded 874 times among boys since 1927, holding rank #12547 nationally today, ahead of 12% of boys, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1927 to 2024.
- #12547 among boys today
- 874 born since 1927
- 1990s peak decade
- 12% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Maxfield is currently the #12547 boys' name in America, more common than 12% of boys - 874 born since 1927, peaking in the 1990s.
- #12547
- among boys today
- 874
- born since 1927
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 12%
- more common than other boys
Maxfield vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#12547
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 12% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Maxfield was born in this single decade.
2002
Single peak year
40 babies were named Maxfield in 2002 - its busiest year on record.
How Maxfield compares
874 Top 33% higher than 67% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Maxfield's all-time total is 138% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Maxfield | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 874 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 40 | 23 | 22,252 |
Maxfield's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Maxfield's SSA record in two at 2001 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1927, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2002 peak of 40, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Maxfield at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2002
Current rank
#12,547
Active since
1927
Maxfield popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1927–2024
- Peak year (2002)
- 40
- Annual births at peak, across 98 years of records
Maxfield by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Maxfield's strongest decade.
303 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Maxfield births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 5
1920s
5 births
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s
1980s
126 births
- 1990s
1990s
303 births
- 2000s
2000s
259 births
- 2010s
2010s
153 births
- 2020s 18
2020s
18 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 303 births (35% of all-time use).
How Maxfield compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Maxfield's total volume
Maxfield vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Maxfield by state
Where Maxfield concentrates geographically, total births since 1927
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 129 | 14.8% |
| #2 | Washington | | 6 | 0.7% |
| #3 | Minnesota | | 5 | 0.6% |
California share of Maxfield's total US births 14.8%
Even split
129 of 874 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Maxfield? ▼
Maxfield has been given to 874 babies in the U.S. since 1927, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #12547 as of the latest data. 40 babies were born in 2002, its single highest year.
When was Maxfield most popular? ▼
Maxfield was most popular in the 1990s decade with 303 total births. The single peak year was 2002.
Where is Maxfield most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Maxfield are California (129 births), Washington (6 births), Minnesota (5 births).
How long has the name Maxfield been used? ▼
Maxfield has been recorded in Social Security data since 1927, spanning 98 years of data through 2024.
What names are similar to Maxfield? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Max, Maxwell, Maximus, Maximiliano, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Maxfield's data
- Maxfield's decade-level peak was the 1990s (303 total births); usage has since declined to 18 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Maxfields (129 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Maxfield
Nearby Names Like Maxfield
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Maxfield
Max Boy
#175 167,458 births
Maxwell Boy
#182 108,732 births
Maximus Boy
#331 34,662 births
Maximiliano Boy
#299 23,972 births
Maximilian Boy
#586 18,940 births
Compare Maxfield side by side: Maxfield vs Max Maxfield vs Maxwell Maxfield vs Maximus
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Maxfield
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1927–2024 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Maxfield: #12547 Boys' Name - 874 Births, Peak 2002." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/maxfield. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Maxfield draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.