Boy · #7,391 in 2026

Maxximus

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

Current Rank

#7,391

Peak Rank

#3,293 (2016)

Total Babies

451

5-Yr Trend

-37%

2000

First Year

2026

Last Year

2016

Peak Year

#3293

Peak Rank

451

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Maxximus

Maxximus first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2000, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 34 Maxximuss were born — ranking #3,293 that year. As of 2026, Maxximus ranks #7,391 for baby boys with 9 births, falling sharply (-37%). In total, more than 451 Maxximuss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Maxximus

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

Maximus
Maximise
Maximize
Maxima
Mascarenas
Mccomas
Myxoma
Miscanthus
Assassinous

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Maxximus

What does the name Maxximus mean?

Maxximus is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2000. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Maxximus in 2026?

In 2026, Maxximus ranks #7,391 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Maxximus most popular?

Maxximus reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #3,293 that year with 34 babies given the name.

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

Maxximus has historically been most popular in New York, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Maxximus.

Is Maxximus a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Maxximus?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Maxximus include Rigel, Nazar, Brandonlee. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Maxximus

Maxximus is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2000 and has accumulated 451 births in the dataset. Maxximus's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #3,293. Use the chart and map above to compare Maxximus'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.