Maximino Boy

Popularity: #907 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: mak-SIM-ee-no /mækˈsɪmɪnoʊ/

Origin: Latin; Spanish

Meaning: Latin: greatest; Spanish: the greatest

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Maximino is derived from the Latin name Maximinus, which itself is a diminutive form of the Latin word 'maximus,' meaning 'greatest' or 'largest.' The evolution of the name can be traced from Latin to early Christian contexts, where it was used to denote individuals of significant stature or virtue. The name entered the vernacular of various languages, including Spanish and Portuguese, as Maximino, adapting to the phonetic and orthographic norms of these languages while retaining its original meaning.

Historically, the name Maximino has been associated with several notable figures, including Saint Maximinus of Trier, a 4th-century bishop who is recognized as a saint in both the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox traditions. His contributions to the early Christian church and the spread of Christianity in the region marked an important milestone in the history of the name.

Additionally, the name appears in various hagiographies and ecclesiastical texts, further embedding it in the Christian tradition. Culturally, the name Maximino has resonated through its associations with strength and greatness, often symbolizing leadership and moral integrity.

It has been used in various historical contexts, including among nobility and clergy, which has contributed to its enduring presence in the cultural lexicon. The diminutive form, Max, is also commonly used, reflecting a more familiar or affectionate usage, though it is not as historically significant as the full form.

Overall, Maximino encapsulates a rich linguistic and cultural heritage that underscores its historical significance.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Maximino, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Maximino. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Maximino was first seen in the United States in 1920.

Maximino has ranked as high as #5972 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Arizona, and Florida.

In the past 5 years the name Maximino has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Maximino is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Maximino was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Maximino.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 31 31
2024 22 22
2023 21 21
2022 24 24
2021 20 20
2020 21 21
2019 19 19
2018 22 22
2017 26 26
2016 29 29
2015 28 28
2014 27 27
2013 29 29
2012 30 30
2011 36 36
2010 30 30
2009 27 27
2008 35 35
2007 47 47
2006 31 31
2005 41 41
2004 41 41
2003 36 36
2002 39 39
2001 27 27
2000 35 35
1999 38 38
1998 27 27
1997 29 29
1996 33 33
1995 20 20
1994 36 36
1993 25 25
1992 37 37
1991 30 30
1990 30 30
1989 29 29
1988 17 17
1987 31 31
1986 18 18
1985 31 31
1984 30 30
1983 11 11
1982 26 26
1981 22 22
1980 18 18
1979 20 20
1978 31 31
1977 22 22
1976 23 23
1975 26 26
1974 13 13
1973 18 18
1972 20 20
1971 14 14
1970 21 21
1969 12 12
1968 13 13
1967 11 11
1966 15 15
1965 20 20
1964 12 12
1963 14 14
1962 18 18
1961 16 16
1960 9 9
1959 20 20
1958 13 13
1957 15 15
1956 13 13
1955 9 9
1954 17 17
1953 8 8
1952 17 17
1950 8 8
1949 10 10
1948 15 15
1947 6 6
1946 14 14
1945 5 5
1944 8 8
1943 8 8
1942 8 8
1941 7 7
1938 8 8
1937 6 6
1936 5 5
1935 5 5
1934 12 12
1933 5 5
1932 7 7
1931 10 10
1930 6 6
1929 17 17
1928 15 15
1927 7 7
1926 14 14
1925 8 8
1922 9 9
1921 5 5
1920 5 5

Top States for Maximino (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 5
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