Massimo Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Massimo is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Massimo?
Massimo is spelled M-A-S-S-I-M-O. The name has 7 letters.
Massimo at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Massimo is derived from the Latin word meaning “greatest” or “largest.”
- Origin
- Massimo is commonly associated with Italian usage and has Latin roots linked to the term for “greatest.”
- Pronunciation
- MASS-ee-moh · 3 syllables
Massimo Popularity in 2025
Rank#935
Recorded Births251
- Boys usage fell 48 places to #935 and recorded 19 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Massimo Mean?
Massimo is derived from the Latin word meaning “greatest” or “largest.”
Origin: Massimo is commonly associated with Italian usage and has Latin roots linked to the term for “greatest.”
How Do You Pronounce Massimo?
PronunciationMASS-ee-moh
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Massimo?
- History
- The name Massimo has historically appeared in Italian-speaking regions and may derive from Latin naming traditions related to qualities of greatness.
Massimo Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 251 | #935 |
| 2024 | Boys | 270 | #887 |
| 2023 | Boys | 289 | #843 |
| 2022 | Boys | 222 | #1,002 |
| 2021 | Boys | 181 | #1,125 |
| 2020 | Boys | 127 | #1,378 |
| 2019 | Boys | 114 | #1,494 |
| 2018 | Boys | 113 | #1,513 |
| 2017 | Boys | 126 | #1,393 |
| 2016 | Boys | 101 | #1,605 |
| 2015 | Boys | 126 | #1,374 |
| 2014 | Boys | 113 | #1,447 |
| 2013 | Boys | 106 | #1,520 |
| 2012 | Boys | 121 | #1,383 |
| 2011 | Boys | 107 | #1,505 |
| 2010 | Boys | 148 | #1,206 |
| 2009 | Boys | 118 | #1,425 |
| 2008 | Boys | 124 | #1,374 |
| 2007 | Boys | 131 | #1,311 |
| 2006 | Boys | 132 | #1,265 |
| 2005 | Boys | 97 | #1,485 |
| 2004 | Boys | 84 | #1,565 |
| 2003 | Boys | 90 | #1,451 |
| 2002 | Boys | 97 | #1,357 |
When Was Massimo Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2023 · Boys
289 recorded births
National rank #843
2024 · Boys
270 recorded births
National rank #887
2025 · Boys
251 recorded births
National rank #935
2022 · Boys
222 recorded births
National rank #1,002
Where Massimo Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NJ | #377 | 21 |
| CT | #440 | 6 |
| FL | #499 | 36 |
| NY | #601 | 25 |
| MA | #620 | 7 |
| UT | #621 | 6 |
| IL | #677 | 13 |
| CO | #680 | 7 |