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A French form of the Roman name Maximilianus, derived from the Latin Maximus. It gained historical prominence through various European royals and figures of the French Revolution. It conveys a sense of grandeur and historical weight.
Less common today
Maximilien isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,370 in 1998.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Key figure of the French Revolution
Duke of Sully and minister to Henry IV of France
French Neo-Impressionist artist
Loyal friend of Edmond Dantès · The Count of Monte Cristo
