Maximili
An elaborated form of the masculine Latin name Maximus, meaning "greatest."
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Maximili. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Maximili today is around 36 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Maximili births was 1989 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Maximili. 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 Maximili. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1989
5 babies that year
Average age
36
years old
1989 SSA rank
#8,787
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Maximili: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Maximili 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 Maximili during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Geography
Where Maximilis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Maximili
The name Maximili has its origins in the Latin language, derived from the masculine name Maximus, meaning "greatest" or "largest." Its roots can be traced back to ancient Rome, where it was initially used as a cognomen or a nickname given to individuals who displayed exceptional qualities or accomplishments.
During the Roman Imperial period, the name Maximus was often associated with strength, courage, and leadership. It was commonly bestowed upon military commanders and emperors, such as Quintus Fabius Maximus Verrucosus, a Roman statesman and general who played a crucial role in the Second Punic War against Carthage in the 3rd century BC.
As the Roman Empire expanded and its influence spread across Europe, the name Maximili gained popularity in various regions. It was particularly embraced by Germanic tribes, who adapted the Latin name to their linguistic traditions, resulting in variations like Maximilianus and Maximilian.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Maximili can be found in the 4th century AD, when it was borne by Saint Maximilian of Trier, a Roman soldier and Christian martyr who was executed during the Diocletian persecution for refusing to denounce his faith.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Maximili or its variations. In the 15th century, Maximilian I (1459-1519) was a Holy Roman Emperor known for his military campaigns and his efforts to consolidate the Habsburgs' power in Europe. Another prominent figure was Maximilien de Béthune, Duke of Sully (1560-1641), a French nobleman and statesman who served as the chief minister of King Henry IV.
During the 16th century, Maximilian II (1527-1576) ascended to the throne as Holy Roman Emperor and King of Bohemia and Hungary, known for his religious tolerance and support for the arts. In the realm of literature, Maximilian Kolbe (1894-1941) was a Polish Franciscan friar and martyr who sacrificed his life to save a fellow prisoner in the Auschwitz concentration camp during World War II.
In the 20th century, Maximilian Schell (1930-2014) was an Austrian-Swiss actor and filmmaker who won an Academy Award for his performance in the film "Judgment at Nuremberg." Another notable figure was Maximilian Kolbe (1894-1941), a Polish Franciscan friar and martyr who sacrificed his life to save a fellow prisoner in the Auschwitz concentration camp during World War II.
The name Maximili, with its rich history and associations with strength, leadership, and sacrifice, continues to be a popular choice for parents seeking a name with a strong and meaningful legacy.
People
Maximili + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Maximili 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
Maximili: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Maximili?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Maximili 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Maximili a common name?
We classify Maximili as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Maximili most popular?
The single biggest year for Maximili was 1989, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Maximili is about 36 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 Maximili in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Maximili a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Maximili 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 Maximili still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Maximili 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 Maximili 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 Maximili?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.