Maximo
Meaninggreatest · Spanish
- US rank
- #580
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #578 in 2023
506 babies were named Maximo in the US in 2025. It has climbed 174 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1903–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Maximo you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 3,376 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Maximo, 506 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Maximo would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMaximo first shows up in US birth records in 1903, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 122 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2023, when it reached #578.
- Then vs nowMaximo is 7.6× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 25,510 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 3,376.
- TrendMaximo has climbed 174 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #580. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedMaximo is the #316 boy name in 2 states, including Texas, Utah and Utah. It's in the top 1,000 in 21 states.
- MeaningIn Spanish, Maximo means “greatest”. Our records link it to Latin and Spanish roots.
About the name Maximo
Maximo is a boy name of Latin and Spanish origin meaning “greatest”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-imo”. US birth records list Maximo for boys from 1903 to 2025, in 112 of those 123 years. Its best year was 2023, when it ranked #578 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #580, with 506 babies.
Origin:Latin namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 6.0 | 167,064 boys |
| 1910s | 6.3 | 160,000 boys |
| 1920s | 15 | 67,204 boys |
| 1930s | 11 | 90,580 boys |
| 1940s | 9.7 | 103,199 boys |
| 1950s | 8.5 | 117,371 boys |
| 1960s | 12 | 84,962 boys |
| 1970s | 20 | 50,865 boys |
| 1980s | 20 | 50,556 boys |
| 1990s | 27 | 37,425 boys |
| 2000s | 94 | 10,658 boys |
| 2010s | 143 | 7,012 boys |
| 2020s | 249 | 4,020 boys |
More Latin boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Unisex name: Luca · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Alexander · defender of men
Questions about the name Maximo
What does the name Maximo mean?
Maximo means “greatest” in Spanish.
What is the origin of the name Maximo?
Maximo has Latin, Spanish roots in our records. Other Latin names include Oliver, Theodore, Lucas.
Is Maximo a boy or girl name?
Maximo is a boy name.
How popular is the name Maximo?
Maximo ranked #580 for US boys in 2025, given to 506 babies. Its best year was 2023 (#578).