Maximo
Maximo is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Greatest or largest.
Origin and history
Maximo is a masculine name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Maximus. It serves as a Spanish and Italian variant of the classical name, conveying a sense of grandeur. In the United States, its popularity has risen steadily in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
9,223 babies in the United States have been named Maximo since 1880. It ranks #1258 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #620.
States where it is most popular
- CA (27.8 %)
- TX (27.4 %)
- FL (11.4 %)
- NY (10.7 %)
- AZ (4.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 56 |
| 1920-1930 | 164 |
| 1930-1940 | 116 |
| 1940-1950 | 147 |
| 1950-1960 | 171 |
| 1960-1970 | 224 |
| 1970-1980 | 323 |
| 1980-1990 | 366 |
| 1990-2000 | 520 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,880 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,676 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,575 |
Famous people named Maximo
- Maximo Perrone: Professional Footballer
- Maximo Nelson: Baseball Pitcher
Nicknames
Max, Maxi
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Latin title 'Maximus', which was often granted to victorious Roman military leaders.
- Maximo has seen a significant increase in usage in the U.S. during the 2020s compared to its historic averages.