Massimo
Massimo is a boy's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
Greatest or largest.
Origin and history
Massimo is an Italian male name derived from the Latin Maximus, meaning 'greatest'. It is widely used in Italy and has seen growing popularity in the United States in recent years. It offers a stylish, classic Mediterranean option for modern parents.
Popularity in the United States
4,026 babies in the United States have been named Massimo since 1880. It ranks #1988 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #920.
States where it is most popular
- NY (23.9 %)
- CA (19.8 %)
- FL (16 %)
- NJ (9.9 %)
- TX (8.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 34 |
| 1970-1980 | 165 |
| 1980-1990 | 83 |
| 1990-2000 | 231 |
| 2000-2010 | 998 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,175 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,340 |
Famous people named Massimo
- Massimo Bottura: Chef, Restaurateur
- Massimo Troisi: Actor, Director
Fun facts
- Massimo is the direct Italian evolution of the ancient Latin Cognomen Maximus.
- A substantial portion of total US births registered for Massimo have occurred since 2020.