Maxmiliano
The greatest soldier, of Germanic origin.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Maxmiliano. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Maxmiliano today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Maxmiliano births was 2015 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Maxmiliano. 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 Maxmiliano. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2015
5 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2015 SSA rank
#13,353
Tracked since 2015
Popularity
Maxmiliano: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Maxmiliano 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 Maxmiliano 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Maxmiliano
Maxmiliano is a masculine given name derived from the Latin name Maximilianus, which itself is a combination of the elements "maximus" meaning "greatest" and "Aemilianus" referring to the Roman family name Aemilius. The name first gained prominence during the Roman Empire, where it was borne by several notable historical figures.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Maxmiliano can be found in the works of the ancient Roman historian Suetonius, who mentioned a figure named Maximilianus Thrax, a Roman soldier and gladiator who lived in the 1st century AD. Another early bearer of the name was Maxmiliano of Tyre, a Christian theologian and bishop who lived in the 2nd century AD and is best known for his writings on the interpretation of scripture.
During the Middle Ages, the name Maxmiliano became popular among European nobility and royalty. One of the most famous bearers of the name was Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor from 1493 to 1519. He was known for his patronage of the arts and his efforts to consolidate the power of the Habsburg dynasty.
In the 16th century, the name Maxmiliano was borne by Maximilian II, Holy Roman Emperor from 1564 to 1576. He was a key figure in the Counter-Reformation and is credited with promoting religious tolerance and preventing further conflict between Protestants and Catholics in the Holy Roman Empire.
Another notable bearer of the name was Maximilian I, Elector of Bavaria, who ruled from 1597 to 1651. He played a significant role in the Thirty Years' War and was a staunch supporter of the Catholic League against the Protestant forces.
In the 19th century, Maximilian I was the name of the only monarch of the Second Mexican Empire, ruling from 1864 to 1867. He was a younger brother of the Austrian emperor Franz Joseph I and was controversially installed as the ruler of Mexico by French forces, before being overthrown and executed by Mexican republicans.
While the name Maxmiliano has its roots in ancient Roman culture, it has been widely used across Europe and beyond, particularly among Catholic communities due to its association with several notable figures from the Church's history. Its enduring popularity can be attributed to its strong and regal connotations, as well as its connection to the rich tapestry of Western civilization.
People
Maxmiliano + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Maxmiliano 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
Maxmiliano: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Maxmiliano?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Maxmiliano 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 Maxmiliano a common name?
We classify Maxmiliano 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 Maxmiliano most popular?
The single biggest year for Maxmiliano was 2015, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Maxmiliano is about 11 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 Maxmiliano in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Maxmiliano a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Maxmiliano 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 Maxmiliano still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Maxmiliano 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 Maxmiliano 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 Maxmiliano?
You can see how many Americans are named Maxmiliano on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.