Massimo
Every Massimo since 1963 — 4,026 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Massimo
Massimo is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #938 in 2025 with 251 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1963, 4,026 American babies have been named Massimo. Its peak came in 2023, when 289 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Massimo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Massimo year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 251 | #938 |
| 2024 | 270 | #887 |
| 2023 | 289 | #844 |
| 2022 | 222 | #1,006 |
| 2021 | 181 | #1,130 |
| 2020 | 127 | #1,381 |
| 2019 | 114 | #1,504 |
| 2018 | 113 | #1,519 |
| 2017 | 126 | #1,397 |
| 2016 | 101 | #1,608 |
| 2015 | 126 | #1,377 |
| 2014 | 113 | #1,452 |
| 2013 | 106 | #1,525 |
| 2012 | 121 | #1,390 |
| 2011 | 107 | #1,507 |
| 2010 | 148 | #1,208 |
| 2009 | 118 | #1,429 |
| 2008 | 124 | #1,378 |
| 2007 | 131 | #1,315 |
| 2006 | 132 | #1,270 |
| 2005 | 97 | #1,495 |
| 2004 | 84 | #1,577 |
| 2003 | 90 | #1,461 |
| 2002 | 97 | #1,368 |
| 2001 | 76 | #1,582 |
| 2000 | 49 | #2,076 |
| 1995 | 18 | #3,649 |
| 1990 | 14 | #4,116 |
| 1985 | 5 | #7,206 |
| 1980 | 15 | #3,050 |
| 1975 | 18 | #2,414 |
| 1970 | 12 | #2,824 |
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Famous people named Massimo
- Massimo Girotti Actor · 1918–2003
- Massimo Troisi Actor · 1953–1994
- Massimo D'Alema Politician · b. 1949
- Massimo d'Azeglio Politician · 1798–1866
- Massimo Ranieri Singer · b. 1951
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Massimo in 2025?
Massimo ranked #938 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 251 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Massimo?
4,026 babies have been named Massimo in the United States since 1963, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Massimo most popular?
Massimo peaked in 2023, when 289 newborns received the name.
Is Massimo a boy or girl name?
Massimo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Massimo rising or falling?
Massimo is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Massimo?
Well-known people named Massimo include Massimo Girotti (actor), Massimo Troisi (actor), Massimo D'Alema (politician).