Maximo
How to say it: MAK-sih-moh · /ˈmæksɪmoʊ/
Spanish form of Maximus, from Latin meaning 'greatest'.
Maximo was the 558th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 506 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 91% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #410 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #558 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 506 |
| Share of births | 1 in 6,552 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +91% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #410 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Long building toward the present, Maximo hit its stride in the 2020s. Still at the top, it should keep rising.
What goes with it
Strong with soft breathy edges, said MAK sih moh. Mateo makes a natural partner.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Maximo is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Portuguese, Spanish.
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