The nameMaximilien
Maximilien is the French form of Maximilian, a boy's name of Latin origin derived from maximus, "the greatest". It was borne by Holy Roman Emperors.
- Boy's name
- Latin
- Feast day
Meaning
Maximilien comes from the Latin Maximilianus, derived from maximus, "the greatest".
Origin
Latin. Saint Maximilian Kolbe died at Auschwitz in 1941 after taking the place of another prisoner.
History
The name has come back into fashion in France since the late 1980s.
Famous people named Maximilien
- Maximilien de Robespierre, revolutionary
- Saint Maximilian Kolbe, Franciscan priest
Popularity of the name Maximilien
Maximilien in France
Maximilien was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 3,020 births over the decade, 24% of all recorded babies named Maximilien. Half of all babies named Maximilien in France were born before 1993. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 85 births a year on average, against 117 in the five years before.
Maximilien in Belgium
Maximilien was most popular in Belgium in the 2000s, with 425 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Maximilien. Half of all babies named Maximilien in Belgium were born before 2005, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 15 births a year on average, against 21 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Maximilien in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maximilien mean?
Maximilien comes from the Latin Maximilianus, derived from maximus, "the greatest".
What is the origin of the name Maximilien?
Latin. Saint Maximilian Kolbe died at Auschwitz in 1941 after taking the place of another prisoner.
Is Maximilien a girl's or a boy's name?
Maximilien is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Maximilien?
Variants and related names of Maximilien include Max and Maximilienne.
Who are famous people named Maximilien?
Maximilien de Robespierre, revolutionary; Saint Maximilian Kolbe, Franciscan priest.