Maximus: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced MAK-suh-muhs · 3 syllables
Borrowed from Latin Maximus.
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- MAK-suh-muhs
- US rank (2025)
- #275
- US babies a year
- about 1,185 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2010
How popular is Maximus?
Maximus was the #275 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,249 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 39% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2010.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #275 |
| England & Wales | #201 |
| Scotland | #476 |
| Ireland | #359 |
| Canada | #343 |
| Australia | #352 |
How old are people named Maximus?
Half of US adults named Maximus are older than 21; most are between 18 and 25. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Maximus
How do you pronounce Maximus?
Maximus is pronounced MAK-suh-muhs.
How popular is the name Maximus?
Maximus was the #275 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,249 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 39% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2010.
How old are people named Maximus?
Half of US adults named Maximus are older than 21. Most are between 18 and 25.