Maxemiliano
One who works hard for achievement or greatness through determination.
Name Census estimates that about 312 living Americans carry the first name Maxemiliano. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Maxemiliano today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Maxemiliano births was 2015 (36 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Maxemiliano. 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
312
~ 1 in 1,098,572 Americans
Peak year
2015
36 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,534
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Maxemiliano: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Maxemiliano from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 208 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Maxemiliano remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Maxemiliano 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 Maxemiliano during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Maxemilianos live
Origin
Meaning and history of Maxemiliano
Maxemiliano is a given name of Spanish and Italian origin, derived from the Germanic name Maximilian. The name traces its roots back to the Late Latin "Maximilianus," formed from the elements "maximus," meaning "greatest," and "Aemilianus," which was a Roman family name derived from the Latin word "aemulus," meaning "rival."
The name Maximilian gained significant popularity during the Roman Empire, and it was borne by several notable figures. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Maximilian of Treveri, a Gallo-Roman nobleman and military commander who lived in the 3rd century AD.
The name Maxemiliano became more widespread in Europe during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance period. One of the most famous bearers of this name was Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor, who ruled from 1493 to 1519. He played a significant role in the transition from the medieval to the modern era, and his reign saw the rise of the Habsburg dynasty.
Another notable figure with the name Maxemiliano was Maximilian II Emanuel, Elector of Bavaria, who lived from 1662 to 1726. He was a prominent military leader and statesman during the War of the Spanish Succession.
In the 19th century, Maxemiliano I de México, also known as Ferdinand Maximilian Joseph, was a member of the Austrian Imperial Family who briefly reigned as the only monarch of the Second Mexican Empire from 1864 to 1867.
The name Maxemiliano has also been borne by several literary figures, including the Italian poet and playwright Maxemiliano Calvi (1675-1749) and the Spanish writer Maxemiliano Camilo Cancio Donlebún (1842-1918).
Throughout history, the name Maxemiliano has been associated with strength, ambition, and leadership, reflecting its roots in the Latin word "maximus." Its enduring popularity across various cultures and time periods is a testament to its rich heritage and historical significance.
People
Maxemiliano + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Maxemiliano 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
Maxemiliano: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Maxemiliano?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 312 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Maxemiliano 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 1,098,572 US residents.
Is Maxemiliano a common name?
We classify Maxemiliano as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 314 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Maxemiliano most popular?
The single biggest year for Maxemiliano was 2015, when 36 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Maxemiliano is about 10 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 Maxemiliano in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Maxemiliano a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Maxemiliano 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 Maxemiliano still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Maxemiliano 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 Maxemiliano 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 people have Maxemiliano as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.