Maximo Boy

Popularity: #510 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MAK-see-mo /ˈmæksɪmoʊ/

Origin: Spanish; Latin

Meaning: Spanish: greatest; Latin: the greatest

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Maximo is derived from the Latin name Maximus, which means "greatest." The Latin Maximus itself comes from the root word "magnus," meaning "great" or "large." This name was commonly used in ancient Rome and was often given to boys to signify strength and greatness. The transition of Maximus into Maximo occurred as the name was adapted into various languages, including Spanish and Italian, where the suffix "-imo" is often used to denote a superlative form.

Historically, the name Maximus has been borne by several notable figures, including Roman generals and emperors, such as Maximus of the Roman Empire in the 3rd century. The name also appears in Christian tradition, with Saint Maximus being a prominent figure in the early church, particularly in the 7th century.

His contributions to theological discussions and the defense of the faith have made the name significant in Christian contexts. The name Maximo, as a derivative, has been used in various cultures influenced by Latin, particularly in regions where Romance languages are spoken.

Culturally, Maximo carries connotations of strength, leadership, and excellence, often associated with heroic figures in literature and history. The name has been embraced in various artistic expressions, including literature and film, where characters named Maximo often embody these traits.

Additionally, the diminutive form "Max" has gained recognition as a friendly and approachable variant, further enhancing the name's cultural resonance. Overall, Maximo reflects a rich historical legacy that emphasizes greatness and valor.

Famous people named Maximo

In this section, you will find notable people named Maximo. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Maximo who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Maximo who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Maximo Cavazzani is an entrepreneur best known for founding Etermax and creating Trivia Crack.

Maximo Gonzalez is a professional tennis player best known for competing in ATP tournaments.

Maximo Park is a band best known for their albums A Certain Trigger, Our Earthly Pleasures, and Too Much Information.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Maximo, 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 Maximo. 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 Maximo was first seen in the United States in 1903.

Maximo has ranked as high as #1157 nationally, which occurred in 2025, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Arizona.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Maximo 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 Maximo 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 Maximo.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 506 506
2024 485 485
2023 498 498
2022 414 414
2021 351 351
2020 321 321
2019 326 326
2018 282 282
2017 245 245
2016 320 320
2015 263 263
2014 232 232
2013 254 254
2012 223 223
2011 273 273
2010 258 258
2009 287 287
2008 287 287
2007 214 214
2006 206 206
2005 193 193
2004 193 193
2003 140 140
2002 172 172
2001 111 111
2000 77 77
1999 71 71
1998 58 58
1997 45 45
1996 51 51
1995 47 47
1994 39 39
1993 59 59
1992 50 50
1991 53 53
1990 47 47
1989 48 48
1988 41 41
1987 39 39
1986 29 29
1985 36 36
1984 26 26
1983 41 41
1982 30 30
1981 36 36
1980 40 40
1979 26 26
1978 33 33
1977 32 32
1976 37 37
1975 36 36
1974 39 39
1973 21 21
1972 30 30
1971 44 44
1970 25 25
1969 22 22
1968 35 35
1967 22 22
1966 19 19
1965 21 21
1964 21 21
1963 20 20
1962 24 24
1961 18 18
1960 22 22
1959 18 18
1958 13 13
1957 12 12
1956 16 16
1955 17 17
1954 27 27
1953 17 17
1952 18 18
1951 12 12
1950 21 21
1949 18 18
1948 25 25
1947 16 16
1946 14 14
1945 17 17
1944 21 21
1943 7 7
1942 13 13
1941 16 16
1939 7 7
1938 11 11
1937 12 12
1936 13 13
1935 10 10
1934 11 11
1933 18 18
1932 6 6
1931 13 13
1930 15 15
1929 16 16
1928 9 9
1927 20 20
1926 17 17
1925 21 21
1924 14 14
1923 14 14
1922 20 20
1921 17 17
1920 16 16
1919 7 7
1918 16 16
1917 12 12
1916 5 5
1915 10 10
1914 6 6
1903 5 5

Top States for Maximo (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 106
25%
TX 88
20%
FL 60
14%
NY 23
5%
AZ 20
5%
IL 16
4%
UT 15
3%
NC 14
3%
GA 13
3%
CO 11
3%
WA 10
2%
NJ 10
2%
MD 9
2%
NV 8
2%
TN 7
2%
MA 6
1%
MI 5
1%
VA 5
1%
CT 5
1%