Maximus
Meaninggreatest · Latin
- US rank
- #275
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #187 in 2016
1,249 babies were named Maximus in the US in 2025. It has dropped 25 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1997–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Maximus you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 1,368 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Maximus, 1,249 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Maximus would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMaximus first shows up in US birth records in 1997, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 28 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2016, when it reached #187.
- Then vs nowMaximus is 7.6× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 10,449 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 1,368.
- TrendMaximus has slipped 25 places over the last five years and now sits at #275. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedMaximus is most popular in Nevada, where it ranks #134, followed by Hawaii (#146) and California (#187). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningIn Latin, Maximus means “greatest”. Our records link it to Greek and Latin roots.
About the name Maximus
Maximus is a boy name of Greek and Latin origin meaning “greatest”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-mus”. US birth records list Maximus for boys from 1997 to 2025, in 29 of those 29 years. Its best year was 2016, when it ranked #187 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #275, with 1,249 babies.
Origin:Greek namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.9 | 168,539 boys |
| 2000s | 431 | 2,321 boys |
| 2010s | 993 | 1,007 boys |
| 2020s | 707 | 1,414 boys |
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Maximus
What does the name Maximus mean?
Maximus means “greatest” in Latin.
What is the origin of the name Maximus?
Maximus has Greek, Latin roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Maximus a boy or girl name?
Maximus is a boy name.
How popular is the name Maximus?
Maximus ranked #275 for US boys in 2025, given to 1,249 babies. Its best year was 2016 (#187).