Maximino
Boy name · Italian · Latin · Spanish
Meaninggreatest · Spanish
- US rank
- #3,583
- Syllables
- 4
- Peak
- #1,718 in 1978
31 babies were named Maximino in the US in 2025. It has climbed 957 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1920–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Maximino you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 55,249 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Maximino, 31 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Maximino would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMaximino first shows up in US birth records in 1920, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 105 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1978, when it reached #1,718.
- TrendMaximino has climbed 957 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,583. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Spanish, Maximino means “greatest”. Our records link it to Italian, Latin and Spanish roots.
About the name Maximino
Maximino is a boy name of Italian, Latin and Spanish origin meaning “greatest”. It has 8 letters and 4 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-ino”. US birth records list Maximino for boys from 1920 to 2025, in 101 of those 106 years. Its best year was 1978, when it ranked #1,718 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,583, with 31 babies.
Origin:Italian namesLatin namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 7.3 | 137,363 boys |
| 1930s | 6.1 | 164,474 boys |
| 1940s | 5.3 | 189,753 boys |
| 1950s | 5.9 | 170,648 boys |
| 1960s | 7.3 | 136,986 boys |
| 1970s | 13 | 78,989 boys |
| 1980s | 13 | 79,365 boys |
| 1990s | 16 | 63,939 boys |
| 2000s | 18 | 55,648 boys |
| 2010s | 15 | 68,306 boys |
| 2020s | 13 | 74,534 boys |
More Italian boy names
- Unisex name: Luca · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Unisex name: Luka · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Leonardo · brave as a lion
- Boy name: Emiliano · rival, striving
- Boy name: Lorenzo · from Laurentum
- Unisex name: Giovanni · God is gracious
- Boy name: Matteo · gift of God
Questions about the name Maximino
What does the name Maximino mean?
Maximino means “greatest” in Spanish.
What is the origin of the name Maximino?
Maximino has Italian, Latin, Spanish roots in our records. Other Italian names include Luca, Leo, Luka.
Is Maximino a boy or girl name?
Maximino is a boy name.
How popular is the name Maximino?
Maximino ranked #3,583 for US boys in 2025, given to 31 babies. Its best year was 1978 (#1,718).