Boy nameCurrently #330 in the USFalling
Maximus
//ˈmæksəməs//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20147 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Maximus's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Maximus's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Maximus |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 18 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 2000 | 188 |
| 2001 | 892 |
| 2002 | 912 |
| 2003 | 704 |
| 2004 | 614 |
| 2005 | 766 |
| 2006 | 795 |
| 2007 | 996 |
| 2008 | 1,355 |
| 2009 | 1,396 |
| 2010 | 1,489 |
| 2011 | 1,649 |
| 2012 | 1,851 |
| 2013 | 1,932 |
| 2014 | 2,137 |
| 2015 | 2,071 |
| 2016 | 2,129 |
| 2017 | 1,969 |
| 2018 | 1,819 |
| 2019 | 1,645 |
| 2020 | 1,406 |
| 2021 | 1,317 |
| 2022 | 1,273 |
| 2023 | 1,038 |
| 2024 | 1,043 |
Maximus through the decades
- Maximus peaked in 2014, when 2,137 babies were named Maximus in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Maximus has risen 9% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Maximus currently ranks #330 in the US and is cooling off.