Maxamus
A masculine name derived from the Latin maximus, meaning "greatest" or "largest".
Name Census estimates that about 196 living Americans carry the first name Maxamus. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Maxamus today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Maxamus births was 2001 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Maxamus. 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.
People living today
196
~ 1 in 1,748,747 Americans
Peak year
2001
21 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2020 SSA rank
#11,502
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Maxamus: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Maxamus from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 123 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Maxamus 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 Maxamus during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Maxamus
The name Maxamus originates from the Latin language and can be traced back to ancient Rome. It is derived from the Latin word "maximus," which means "greatest" or "largest." This name was likely given to individuals who were considered strong, powerful, or of great importance within their community.
During the Roman Empire, the name Maxamus was often bestowed upon military leaders, emperors, and other notable figures. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Maxamus Aurelius, a Roman emperor who ruled from 161 to 180 AD. He was known for his philosophical writings and his commitment to Stoicism.
Another prominent figure named Maxamus was Maxamus of Tyre, a Neoplatonic philosopher who lived in the 2nd century AD. He is renowned for his teachings on the nature of the soul and the concept of reincarnation.
In the 4th century AD, a Christian martyr named Maxamus of Ephesus was venerated for his unwavering faith and sacrifice. He is celebrated in the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church.
During the Middle Ages, the name Maxamus became popular among the nobility and aristocracy. One notable individual was Maxamus I, Count of Barcelona, who ruled from 1035 to 1076. He played a significant role in the expansion of the County of Barcelona and its independence from the Frankish Empire.
In the Renaissance period, the name Maxamus was associated with scholars and artists. Maxamus Planudes, a Byzantine scholar and theologian who lived in the 13th century, is renowned for his translations of ancient Greek texts and his contributions to the preservation of classical literature.
Throughout history, several other individuals have carried the name Maxamus, including Maxamus of Avignon, a 14th-century French cardinal; Maxamus of Pavia, a 6th-century bishop and saint; Maxamus of Turin, a 5th-century bishop and writer; and Maxamus of Ephesus, a 4th-century bishop and theologian.
While the name Maxamus has fallen out of widespread use in modern times, it remains a powerful and historically significant name, evoking notions of greatness, strength, and leadership.
People
Maxamus + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Maxamus 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
Maxamus: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Maxamus?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 196 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Maxamus 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 1,748,747 US residents.
Is Maxamus a common name?
We classify Maxamus as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 198 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Maxamus most popular?
The single biggest year for Maxamus was 2001, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Maxamus is about 18 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 Maxamus in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Maxamus a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Maxamus 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 Maxamus still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Maxamus 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 Maxamus 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 Maxamus?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.