Boy · #551 in 2026

Maximo

Name: Popularity of the name Maximo in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Maximo, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#551

Peak Rank

#551 (2026)

Total Babies

10K

5-Yr Trend

+60%

1903

First Year

2026

Last Year

2026

Peak Year

#551

Peak Rank

10K

Total Count

113

Years Active

The Story of Maximo

Maximo first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1903, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 538 Maximos were born — ranking #551 that year. As of 2026, Maximo ranks #551 for baby boys with 538 births, rising sharply (+60% over the past five years). In total, more than 10K Maximos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Maximo

Phonetically similar names — useful when Maximo is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Maxima
Maxime
Maksim
Maksym
Maxim
Maxine
Maxin
Massimo
Maxims
Maxam
Maxham
Myxoma

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Maximo

What does the name Maximo mean?

Maximo is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1903. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Maximo in 2026?

In 2026, Maximo ranks #551 among boys' names in the U.S., with 538 babies given the name that year.

When was Maximo most popular?

Maximo reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #551 that year with 538 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Maximo most popular?

Maximo has historically been most popular in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, District of Columbia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Maximo.

Is Maximo a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Maximo is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Maximo?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Maximo include Neymar, Alvis, Sylvan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Maximo

Maximo is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1903 and has accumulated 10K births in the dataset. Maximo's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #551. Use the chart and map above to compare Maximo's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.