Max Myhre

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Max Myhre — Latin
89K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Max Myhre is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Max is a masculine given name of Latin origin. Max () is a unisex given name. For males, often short for Maximilian, Maxim, Maksym, Maxwell, Maxfield, or Maximus in English; Maximos in Greek; or Maxime or Maxence in French. For females, it is often short for Maxine. Almost all Max names derive from the Latin Maximus, in circulation since the Classical Era and used in Ancient Rome as a cognomen. This was the third name in the three-part system known as the tria nomina. The cognomen began as a nickname and would have been given to men of the patrician class who demonstrated traits of greatness. The surname Myhre: Aslak Sira Myhre (born 1973), Norwegian politician Erling Myhre (1903–1971), Norwegian chess player Geir Myhre (1954–2016), Norwegian former ice hockey player and coach Gunnar Myhre, Norwegian physicist, research director for the Atmospheric Sciences group of the CICERO Center for International Climate and Environmental Research Hans Bernt Myhre (1817–?), Norwegian politician Jan Eivind Myhre (born 1947), Norwegian historian and professor Janet Myhre, American statistician John Myhre, American Academy Award-winning production designer Knut Myhre (1931–2003), Norwegian politician Kyle Tran Myhr. Max is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 89K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Max reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Max

Latin

Max () is a unisex given name. For males, often short for Maximilian, Maxim, Maksym, Maxwell, Maxfield, or Maximus in English; Maximos in Greek; or Maxime or Maxence in French. For females, it is often short for Maxine. Almost all Max names derive from the Latin Maximus, in circulation since the Classical Era and used in Ancient Rome as a cognomen. This was the third name in the three-part system known as the tria nomina. The cognomen began as a nickname and would have been given to men of the patrician class who demonstrated traits of greatness.

Surname: Myhre

English

Aslak Sira Myhre (born 1973), Norwegian politician Erling Myhre (1903–1971), Norwegian chess player Geir Myhre (1954–2016), Norwegian former ice hockey player and coach Gunnar Myhre, Norwegian physicist, research director for the Atmospheric Sciences group of the CICERO Center for International Climate and Environmental Research Hans Bernt Myhre (1817–?), Norwegian politician Jan Eivind Myhre (born 1947), Norwegian historian and professor Janet Myhre, American statistician John Myhre, American Academy Award-winning production designer Knut Myhre (1931–2003), Norwegian politician Kyle Tran Myhr.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Max is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Max by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Max Myhre

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Max Myhre:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Max?
The first name Max originates from Latin. Max () is a unisex given name. For males, often short for Maximilian, Maxim, Maksym, Maxwell, Maxfield, or Maximus in English; Maximos in Greek; or Maxime or Maxence in French. For females, it is often short for Maxine. Almost all Max names derive from the Latin Maximus, in circulation since the Classical Era and used in Ancient Rome as a cognomen. This was the third name in the three-part system known as the tria nomina. The cognomen began as a nickname and would have been given to men of the patrician class who demonstrated traits of greatness.
When was Max most popular?
The name Max reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Myhre?
The surname Myhre originates from English. Aslak Sira Myhre (born 1973), Norwegian politician Erling Myhre (1903–1971), Norwegian chess player Geir Myhre (1954–2016), Norwegian former ice hockey player and coach Gunnar Myhre, Norwegian physicist, research director for the Atmospheric Sciences group of the CICERO Center for International Climate and Environmental Research Hans Bernt Myhre (1817–?), Norwegian politician Jan Eivind Myhre (born 1947), Norwegian historian and professor Janet Myhre, American statistician John Myhre, American Academy Award-winning production designer Knut Myhre (1931–2003), Norwegian politician Kyle Tran Myhr.
What are the origins of the name Max Myhre?
The name Max Myhre combines two different traditions: the first name Max has Latin roots, while the surname Myhre originates from English.
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