Maxymus
A masculine name derived from the Latin "maximus," meaning "greatest" or "largest."
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Maxymus. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Maxymus today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Maxymus births was 2007 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Maxymus. 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 Maxymus. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2007
5 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2007 SSA rank
#13,704
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Maxymus: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Maxymus 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 Maxymus during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Maxymus
The name Maxymus is derived from the Latin word "maximus", which means "greatest" or "highest". It first appeared in ancient Rome, where it was used as a cognomen or nickname given to individuals who displayed exceptional achievements or qualities.
During the Roman Empire, Maxymus was a popular name among the upper classes and military elite. One of the earliest recorded examples of the name was Marcus Valerius Maximus, a Roman consul who lived in the 3rd century BC. Another notable figure was Quintus Fabius Maximus, a Roman dictator and military commander during the Second Punic War against Carthage in the 3rd century BC.
In the early Christian era, the name Maxymus gained religious significance. Saint Maximus the Confessor, a Christian monk and theologian who lived in the 7th century AD, was a prominent figure in the Byzantine Empire. He was known for his defense of the doctrine of Christ's two natures and his opposition to the monothelite heresy.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Maxymus continued to be used across Europe, particularly in regions with strong Roman influence. One notable bearer of the name was Maximus of Ephesus, a 4th-century bishop and church leader who played a significant role in the Council of Ephesus.
During the Renaissance, the name Maxymus was revived and became popular among humanists and scholars who admired classical Roman culture. Maximus the Greek, a 15th-century scholar and translator, was instrumental in introducing Greek Renaissance literature to Russia.
Other notable figures with the name Maxymus include:
1. Maximus Tyrius, a 2nd-century Greek philosopher and rhetorician from Tyre.
2. Maximus of Madaurus, a 4th-century Roman poet and grammarian.
3. Maximus of Turin, a 5th-century bishop and theologian known for his sermons and writings.
4. Maximus Planudes, a 13th-century Byzantine scholar and theologian who compiled collections of Greek texts.
5. Maximus Pettoralus, a 14th-century Franciscan friar and philosopher from Italy.
The name Maxymus has a rich historical legacy, rooted in ancient Roman culture and later adopted by prominent figures in the Christian and intellectual traditions. Its meaning of "greatest" or "highest" has made it a popular choice for those seeking to convey a sense of excellence and achievement.
People
Maxymus + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Maxymus 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
Maxymus: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Maxymus?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Maxymus 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 Maxymus a common name?
We classify Maxymus 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 Maxymus most popular?
The single biggest year for Maxymus was 2007, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Maxymus is about 19 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 Maxymus in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Maxymus a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Maxymus 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 Maxymus still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Maxymus 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 Maxymus 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 people are called Maxymus?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.