Maximus Boy

Popularity: #310 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationMAK-sih-muhs / /ˈmæksɪməs/

Latin; English

Meaning

Latin: greatest; English: the greatest

Historical & Cultural Background

In Latin, Maximus was a common name in ancient Rome, often used to denote greatness and superiority. In English-speaking cultures, it has been adopted as a strong masculine name, reflecting the Roman influence on Western naming traditions.

Trend Summary

Maximus has seen a resurgence in popularity as a strong, classic name.

Similar Names

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Variants

  • Max
  • Maxi

International Variants

  • Massimo (Italian)
  • Maksim (Russian)
  • Maximilien (French)

Famous people named Maximus

Maximus Decimus Meridius — fictional general in 'Gladiator'.

Fictional characters named Maximus

Maximus — 'Gladiator'.

Sibling Suggestions

MarcusLuciusTitusJuliusOctaviusCaiusSebastianVictor

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Maximus was first seen in the United States in 1997. Maximus has ranked as high as #332 nationally, which occurred in 2014, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Maximus has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Maximus (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 162
17%
TX 102
11%
FL 77
8%
NY 57
6%
OH 53
5%
PA 39
4%
NC 30
3%
AZ 30
3%
IN 30
3%
UT 26
3%
IL 24
2%
GA 22
2%
MI 22
2%
MO 22
2%
MA 18
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19975
199818
199911
2000188
2001892
2002912
2003704
2004614
2005766
2006795
2007996
20081,355
20091,396
20101,489
20111,649
20121,844
20131,932
20142,137
20152,066
20162,129
20171,964
20181,819
20191,645
20201,406
20211,317
20221,273
20231,038
20241,043