Maximus Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Maximus is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Maximus?
Maximus is spelled M-A-X-I-M-U-S. The name has 7 letters.
Maximus at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- The Latin word “Maximus” means “greatest.”
- Origin
- Maximus is a Latin name associated with Roman naming conventions.
- Pronunciation
- mak-SIH-muhs · 3 syllables
Maximus Popularity in 2025
Rank#275
Recorded Births1,249
- Boys usage rose 56 places to #275 and recorded 204 more 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 Maximus Mean?
The Latin word “Maximus” means “greatest.”
Origin: Maximus is a Latin name associated with Roman naming conventions.
How Do You Pronounce Maximus?
Pronunciationmak-SIH-muhs
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Maximus?
- History
- The name Maximus was used in Roman times as a cognomen to denote distinction within a family line.
Maximus Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2005 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 1,249 | #275 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,045 | #331 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,041 | #319 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,274 | #270 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,317 | #262 |
| 2020 | Boys | 1,407 | #250 |
| 2019 | Boys | 1,647 | #228 |
| 2018 | Boys | 1,820 | #212 |
| 2017 | Girls | 5 | #15,902 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,964 | #201 |
| 2016 | Boys | 2,129 | #187 |
| 2015 | Girls | 5 | #16,419 |
| 2015 | Boys | 2,066 | #197 |
| 2014 | Boys | 2,137 | #192 |
| 2013 | Boys | 1,932 | #200 |
| 2012 | Girls | 7 | #13,483 |
| 2012 | Boys | 1,844 | #206 |
| 2011 | Boys | 1,649 | #212 |
| 2010 | Boys | 1,489 | #234 |
| 2009 | Boys | 1,396 | #249 |
| 2008 | Boys | 1,355 | #258 |
| 2007 | Boys | 996 | #322 |
| 2006 | Boys | 795 | #375 |
| 2005 | Boys | 766 | #378 |
When Was Maximus 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.
2014 · Boys
2,137 recorded births
National rank #192
2016 · Boys
2,129 recorded births
National rank #187
2015 · Boys
2,066 recorded births
National rank #197
2017 · Boys
1,964 recorded births
National rank #201
Where Maximus 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 |
|---|---|---|
| NV | #134 | 23 |
| HI | #146 | 7 |
| CA | #187 | 210 |
| AZ | #209 | 40 |
| CO | #210 | 31 |
| OR | #210 | 20 |
| OK | #215 | 22 |
| CT | #219 | 15 |