Maksimus
From a blend of the Latin words "maximus" and "magnus" meaning "greatest" or "largest".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Maksimus. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Maksimus today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Maksimus births was 2011 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Maksimus. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Maksimus. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
2011
11 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2011 SSA rank
#7,313
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Maksimus: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Maksimus by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Maksimus during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Maksimus
The given name Maksimus has its origins in the Latin language and culture, dating back to ancient Roman times. It is derived from the Latin word "maximus," meaning "greatest" or "largest." The name was often used to convey strength, power, and greatness.
In ancient Rome, Maksimus was a name bestowed upon individuals who had achieved great feats or held positions of significant authority and respect. One of the earliest recorded instances of this name can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Suetonius, who mentioned a famous general named Maksimus in his work "The Twelve Caesars."
The name Maksimus also appeared in various religious and historical texts throughout the ages. In the Bible, there is a reference to a Roman centurion named Maksimus who witnessed the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Additionally, several early Christian saints bore this name, including Saint Maksimus of Trier (d. 349 AD), a renowned theologian and bishop.
Over the centuries, the name Maksimus has been associated with numerous notable figures throughout history. Some of the most prominent individuals with this first name include:
1. Maksimus Valerius (c. 20 BC - c. AD 14), a Roman poet and author of the "Elegies."
2. Maksimus of Ephesus (c. 180 - c. 250 AD), a Greek philosopher and Neo-Platonist scholar.
3. Maksimus the Confessor (c. 580 - 662 AD), a Christian monk and theologian who made significant contributions to the development of Eastern Orthodox theology.
4. Maksimus I Comnenus (c. 1058 - 1081), a Byzantine emperor who ruled from 1081 until his death.
5. Maksimus Planudes (c. 1260 - c. 1310), a Byzantine scholar and one of the most prolific writers of his time.
Throughout history, the name Maksimus has been associated with strength, power, and greatness, reflecting the ideals and values of the ancient Roman culture from which it originated. Its enduring presence in various cultures and time periods highlights its lasting appeal and significance.
People
Maksimus + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Maksimus as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Maksimus: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Maksimus?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Maksimus going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Maksimus a common name?
We classify Maksimus as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Maksimus most popular?
The single biggest year for Maksimus was 2011, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Maksimus is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Maksimus in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Maksimus a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Maksimus in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Maksimus still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Maksimus in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Maksimus can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Maksimus?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.