Maxi
Every Maxi since 1977 — 309 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maxi
Maxi is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,503 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 309 American babies have been named Maxi — about 54% boys and 46% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1979, when 19 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Maxi stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maxi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 11 | #7,503 |
| 2024 | — | — | 8 | #9,557 |
| 2023 | — | — | 12 | #7,150 |
| 2022 | 5 | #16,881 | 7 | #10,484 |
| 2021 | — | — | 9 | #8,600 |
| 2020 | 5 | #16,684 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | 5 | #13,446 |
| 2018 | 7 | #13,344 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | 7 | #10,403 |
| 2016 | — | — | 6 | #11,648 |
| 2015 | — | — | 9 | #8,475 |
| 2014 | — | — | 9 | #8,564 |
| 2013 | — | — | 16 | #5,554 |
| 2012 | — | — | 14 | #6,203 |
| 2011 | 5 | #18,585 | 7 | #10,374 |
| 2010 | — | — | 8 | #9,364 |
| 2009 | — | — | 6 | #11,952 |
| 2008 | — | — | 15 | #5,967 |
| 2007 | — | — | 7 | #10,504 |
| 2006 | — | — | 6 | #11,570 |
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| 1995 | 5 | #14,906 | — | — |
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| 1980 | 6 | #9,860 | — | — |
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Famous people named Maxi
- Maxi López Soccer player · b. 1984
- Maxi Rodríguez Soccer player · b. 1981
- Maxi Herber Skater · 1920–2006
- Maxi Pereira Soccer player · b. 1984
- Maxi Gnauck Gymnast · b. 1964
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Maxi in 2025?
Maxi ranked #7,503 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maxi?
309 babies have been named Maxi in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maxi most popular?
Maxi peaked in 1979, when 19 newborns received the name.
Is Maxi a boy or girl name?
Maxi is used for both: about 46% of babies named Maxi have been girls and 54% boys.
Is the name Maxi rising or falling?
Maxi has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Maxi?
Well-known people named Maxi include Maxi López (soccer player), Maxi Rodríguez (soccer player), Maxi Herber (skater).