Maximus
Maximus is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Greatest.
Origin and history
Maximus is a ancient Roman name derived from the Latin word for 'greatest'. It gained significant modern popularity in the United States following the release of the film Gladiator in 2000. Today, it remains a strong, well-established choice for boys in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
34,662 babies in the United States have been named Maximus since 1880. It ranks #621 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #278.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.8 %)
- TX (9.4 %)
- FL (6.3 %)
- NY (6.3 %)
- OH (4.2 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 34 |
| 2000-2010 | 8,618 |
| 2010-2019 | 18,677 |
| 2020-2029 | 7,333 |
Famous people named Maximus
- Maximus the Confessor: theologian, monk
Nicknames
Max
Fun facts
- Maximus originated as a Roman cognomen or title given to distinguished military commanders.
- The name saw a dramatic surge in usage after the 2000 film Gladiator featured the character Maximus Decimus Meridius.