Maximilian, derived from the Latin 'maximus' meaning 'greatest,' is a classic yet robust name of German origin. It gained popularity through several historical figures, notably Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor in the 15th century, and Maximilian von Stein, a prominent statesman during the German Confederation period.
The name Maximilian experienced a peak in popularity around the early 2000s with eight births each in 2000 and 2001. After a drop to five births in 2003, the number of annual Maximilian births fluctuated between five and eight until 2010 when it reached another peak of eight births. Since then, the popularity has stabilized around six births per year, with a total of eighty-three Maximilian births recorded over this period.