Maxime
Maxime is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Greatest.
Origin and history
Maxime is a French given name derived from the Latin Maximinus or Maximus, meaning greatest. It is predominantly used in French-speaking countries and has seen modest, consistent usage in the United States as a masculine name. It offers a classic European alternative to the more common Max or Maximilian.
Popularity in the United States
1,098 babies in the United States have been named Maxime since 1880. It ranks #3591 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1775.
States where it is most popular
- CA (46.1 %)
- NY (40.4 %)
- FL (10.2 %)
- MA (1.8 %)
- TX (1.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 10 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 22 |
| 1980-1990 | 80 |
| 1990-2000 | 185 |
| 2000-2010 | 318 |
| 2010-2019 | 331 |
| 2020-2029 | 152 |
Famous people named Maxime
- Maxime Vachier-Lagrave: Chess Grandmaster
- Maxime Cressy: Tennis Player
- Maxime Bernier: Politician
Nicknames
Max
Fun facts
- Maxime derives from the Latin family name Maximus, an honorific reserved for distinguished Romans.
- While rare in the United States, Maxime was one of the top masculine names in France and Quebec during the late 20th century.