Max Pilkington

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Max Pilkington — Latin
89K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
Advertisement

Max Pilkington 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 Pilkington: Alan Pilkington (born c. 1964), British engineer and professor Alastair Pilkington (1920–1995), British industrialist Anthony Pilkington (born 1988), English footballer who has represented Ireland Brian Pilkington (footballer) (1933–2020), English footballer Brian Pilkington (illustrator) (born 1950), English-Icelandic illustrator and artist Charles Pilkington (cricketer, born 1837), English cricketer and clergyman Charles Pilkington (1850–1918), English alpinist and colliery engineer Charles Pilkington (cricketer, born 1876), English cricketer Charlie Pilkington (1897–1974), Irish-American pr. 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: Pilkington

Irish

Alan Pilkington (born c. 1964), British engineer and professor Alastair Pilkington (1920–1995), British industrialist Anthony Pilkington (born 1988), English footballer who has represented Ireland Brian Pilkington (footballer) (1933–2020), English footballer Brian Pilkington (illustrator) (born 1950), English-Icelandic illustrator and artist Charles Pilkington (cricketer, born 1837), English cricketer and clergyman Charles Pilkington (1850–1918), English alpinist and colliery engineer Charles Pilkington (cricketer, born 1876), English cricketer Charlie Pilkington (1897–1974), Irish-American pr.

Advertisement

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:

1900s
1910s
1920s
1930s
1940s
1950s
1960s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
Advertisement

Notable People Named Max Pilkington

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 Pilkington:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

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 Pilkington?
The surname Pilkington originates from Irish. Alan Pilkington (born c. 1964), British engineer and professor Alastair Pilkington (1920–1995), British industrialist Anthony Pilkington (born 1988), English footballer who has represented Ireland Brian Pilkington (footballer) (1933–2020), English footballer Brian Pilkington (illustrator) (born 1950), English-Icelandic illustrator and artist Charles Pilkington (cricketer, born 1837), English cricketer and clergyman Charles Pilkington (1850–1918), English alpinist and colliery engineer Charles Pilkington (cricketer, born 1876), English cricketer Charlie Pilkington (1897–1974), Irish-American pr.
What are the origins of the name Max Pilkington?
The name Max Pilkington combines two different traditions: the first name Max has Latin roots, while the surname Pilkington originates from Irish.
Advertisement