Maxximo
A masculine name of Latin origin meaning "the greatest" or "supreme".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Maxximo. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Maxximo today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Maxximo births was 2021 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Maxximo. 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 Maxximo. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2021
5 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2021 SSA rank
#13,394
Tracked since 2021
Popularity
Maxximo: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Maxximo 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 Maxximo during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Maxximo
The name Maxximo is derived from the Latin name Maximus, which means "greatest" or "largest." It has its roots in ancient Rome, where the name was given to individuals who had achieved greatness or significant accomplishments.
The earliest recorded use of the name Maxximo can be traced back to the 1st century AD, when it was borne by several Roman emperors and military leaders. One of the most notable figures was Marcus Valerius Maximus, a Roman consul who lived during the 3rd century AD.
During the Middle Ages, the name Maxximo was popular among the nobility and upper classes in various parts of Europe, particularly in Italy and Spain. It was often associated with strength, courage, and leadership qualities.
In the Renaissance period, the name gained further prominence as several prominent figures bore it. One of the most famous was Maxximo Petrucci, an Italian condottiero (mercenary leader) and Lord of Siena, who lived from 1437 to 1512.
Another notable figure was Maxximo Deza, a Spanish Dominican friar and theologian who served as the Grand Inquisitor of Spain from 1506 to 1507. He played a significant role in the Spanish Inquisition.
During the 17th century, the name Maxximo was popular among Spanish and Portuguese explorers and conquistadors. One such individual was Maxximo de Villadiego, a Spanish explorer who accompanied Francisco Pizarro on his expeditions to Peru in the 1520s and 1530s.
In the 18th century, the name Maxximo was borne by several influential figures in the arts and sciences. One example is Maxximo Stampiglia, an Italian poet and librettist who lived from 1648 to 1730 and is known for his contributions to the development of opera.
As the name Maxximo spread across different cultures and regions, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Massimo, Massimiliano, and Maximilian. However, the core meaning and significance of the name remained rooted in its Latin origins, symbolizing greatness and achievement.
People
Maxximo + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Maxximo 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
Maxximo: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Maxximo?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Maxximo 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 Maxximo a common name?
We classify Maxximo 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 Maxximo most popular?
The single biggest year for Maxximo was 2021, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Maxximo is about 5 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 Maxximo in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Maxximo a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Maxximo 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 Maxximo still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Maxximo 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 Maxximo 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 Maxximo?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Maxximo on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.