Maxfield
Maxfield is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Mack's field or open land belonging to Mack.
Origin and history
Maxfield is an English surname turned given name, historically derived from a place name meaning 'Mack's field'. It remains a rare choice in the United States, retaining a distinguished, literary feel. Its usage is steadily associated with traditional surname-as-first-name naming trends.
Popularity in the United States
874 babies in the United States have been named Maxfield since 1880. It ranks #3804 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1909.
States where it is most popular
- CA (92.1 %)
- WA (4.3 %)
- MN (3.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 126 |
| 1990-2000 | 303 |
| 2000-2010 | 259 |
| 2010-2019 | 153 |
| 2020-2029 | 18 |
Famous people named Maxfield
- Maxfield Parrish: Painter, Illustrator
Nicknames
Max
Fun facts
- The surname originally designated someone from Macclesfield or a specific plot of land in England.
- American illustrator Maxfield Parrish brought cultural prominence to the name in the early 20th century.