Maxi
A short form of the name Maximilian, derived from Latin meaning "greatest."
Name Census estimates that about 289 living Americans carry the first name Maxi. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 52.3% of registrations being male. The average person named Maxi today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Maxi births was 1979 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Maxi. 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
289
~ 1 in 1,186,001 Americans
Peak year
1979
19 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,530
Tracked since 1977
Gender
Gender distribution for Maxi
Maxi is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 298 total registrations, 156 (52.3%) were male and 142 (47.7%) were female.
Maxi as a male name
- Ranked #9,530 in 2024
- 8 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2013 (16 births)
Maxi as a female name
- Ranked #16,867 in 2022
- 5 female births in 2022
- Peak: 1977 (18 births)
Popularity
Maxi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Maxi from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 93 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Maxi remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Maxi 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 Maxi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Maxis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Maxi
The name Maxi is a diminutive form of the name Maximilian, which has its origins in the Latin name Maximilianus. The name Maximilianus is derived from the Roman family name Maximus, meaning "the greatest," and the name Aemilianus, which is derived from the Roman family name Aemilius.
The name Maximilianus dates back to ancient Rome and was popularized during the Roman Empire. It was a name given to male children born into the Aemilii family, one of the oldest and most distinguished families in ancient Rome. The name Maximilianus was also used by several Roman emperors, including Maximilian I, who ruled from 286 to 305 AD.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Maxi as a diminutive form of Maximilian can be found in the medieval period. In the 12th century, a Bavarian nobleman named Maxi von Wittelsbach was recorded in historical documents. He was a member of the House of Wittelsbach, one of the oldest and most influential noble families in Europe.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Maxi. One such individual was Maxi Herber, a German painter and printmaker who lived from 1920 to 2003. He was known for his expressive and colorful abstract works, which were influenced by the Expressionist and Surrealist movements.
Another notable figure was Maxi Milian, a German actor and comedian who lived from 1928 to 2001. He appeared in numerous films and television shows and was known for his satirical and humorous performances.
In the world of sports, Maxi Rodriguez, an Argentine professional footballer born in 1981, is a prominent figure. He played as a midfielder for several top clubs, including Atlético Madrid and Liverpool, and represented Argentina in multiple World Cup tournaments.
Maxi Biancucchi, an Italian singer-songwriter born in 1964, is also known for his contributions to the music industry. He has released several successful albums and is known for his unique blend of rock, pop, and folk music.
Maxi Jazz, whose real name was Maxwell Fraser, was a British musician and rapper who was a founding member of the electronic music group Faithless. He was born in 1957 and passed away in 2022, leaving a lasting impact on the British music scene.
People
Maxi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Maxi 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
Maxi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Maxi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 289 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Maxi 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 1,186,001 US residents.
Is Maxi a common name?
We classify Maxi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 298 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Maxi most popular?
The single biggest year for Maxi was 1979, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Maxi is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Maxi a male name?
Yes, 52.3% of people registered as Maxi 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.
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.