Maxxamus
A male given name of Latin origin meaning "greatest" or "most powerful".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Maxxamus. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Maxxamus today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Maxxamus births was 2012 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Maxxamus. 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 Maxxamus. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2012
5 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2012 SSA rank
#13,525
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Maxxamus: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Maxxamus 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 Maxxamus 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 Maxxamus
The name Maxxamus has its origins in ancient Greece, dating back to the 5th century BC. It is derived from the Greek word "maximus," which means "greatest" or "largest." This name was initially associated with strength, courage, and honor in Greek culture.
During the Roman era, the name Maxxamus gained popularity and was often used by influential families to signify their power and status. One of the earliest recorded instances of this name can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Livy, who mentioned a Maxxamus Cornelius, a prominent military commander during the Punic Wars (264-146 BC).
In the Middle Ages, the name Maxxamus was widely adopted by Christian families across Europe, particularly in regions with strong Roman influence. It was believed that this name carried a sense of divine protection and strength, which appealed to many during this tumultuous period.
One of the most notable historical figures bearing the name Maxxamus was Maxxamus the Confessor (c. 580-662), a Christian monk and scholar known for his contributions to the development of the Benedictine monastic order. His teachings and writings had a profound impact on the religious and intellectual life of medieval Europe.
Another significant figure was Maxxamus Planudes (c. 1260-1310), a renowned Greek scholar and translator who played a crucial role in preserving and disseminating ancient Greek literature during the Byzantine Empire. His translations of works by Plato, Aristotle, and other classical authors were instrumental in the revival of Greek learning in the Renaissance period.
In the Renaissance, the name Maxxamus gained renewed popularity among the nobility and intellectuals. Maxxamus Ficino (1433-1499), an Italian philosopher and scholar, was a prominent figure during this period. He was instrumental in reviving the study of Platonism and translating many of Plato's works into Latin.
Another notable figure was Maxxamus Tyrius (c. 125-185 AD), a Greek philosopher and rhetorician who lived during the Roman Empire. His philosophical discourses, known as the "Dissertations," were widely read and influenced later Stoic thinkers.
In more recent history, Maxxamus Maximus (1918-2008) was a renowned American actor and singer who achieved fame during the Golden Age of Hollywood. He starred in numerous films and musicals, showcasing his talent and versatility as a performer.
People
Maxxamus + last name combinations
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Other names starting with M
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FAQ
Maxxamus: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Maxxamus?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Maxxamus 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 Maxxamus a common name?
We classify Maxxamus 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 Maxxamus most popular?
The single biggest year for Maxxamus was 2012, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Maxxamus is about 14 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 Maxxamus in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Maxxamus a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Maxxamus 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 Maxxamus still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Maxxamus 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 Maxxamus 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 common is the name Maxxamus?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.