Maximus
How to say it: MAK-sih-muhs · /ˈmæksɪməs/
From Latin 'maximus' meaning 'greatest'; a Roman cognomen borne by many historical figures.
Maximus was the 287th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,249 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 39% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #372 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #287 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,249 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,654 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −39% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #372 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,436 among boys’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Arriving almost entirely in recent decades, Maximus reached a high in the 2010s. It stays close to that high while the outlook ahead points slightly down.
What goes with it
Thick consonants and breathy air give Maximus a strong Roman weight. Magnus echoes that grand style.
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Nicknames
- Max
- Maxi
Honouring a Maximus in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Maximus is about 1 in 111.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #2,436 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #219. Ireland: #393.
Famous people named Maximus
- Pope Maximus of Alexandria (250–282)Patriarch of Alexandria from 264 to 282
- Maximus (600–619)6th century Catholic bishop of Zaragoza, Hispania
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