Maximus
Every Maximus since 1997 — 34,679 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maximus
Maximus is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #276 in 2025 with 1,249 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 34,679 American babies have been named Maximus. Its peak came in 2014, when 2,137 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Maximus stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maximus 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 | — | — | 1,249 | #276 |
| 2024 | — | — | 1,045 | #331 |
| 2023 | — | — | 1,041 | #319 |
| 2022 | — | — | 1,274 | #270 |
| 2021 | — | — | 1,317 | #262 |
| 2020 | — | — | 1,407 | #251 |
| 2019 | — | — | 1,647 | #228 |
| 2018 | — | — | 1,820 | #212 |
| 2017 | 5 | #17,539 | 1,964 | #201 |
| 2016 | — | — | 2,129 | #187 |
| 2015 | 5 | #18,213 | 2,066 | #197 |
| 2014 | — | — | 2,137 | #192 |
| 2013 | — | — | 1,932 | #200 |
| 2012 | 7 | #14,489 | 1,844 | #206 |
| 2011 | — | — | 1,649 | #212 |
| 2010 | — | — | 1,489 | #234 |
| 2009 | — | — | 1,396 | #249 |
| 2008 | — | — | 1,355 | #258 |
| 2007 | — | — | 996 | #323 |
| 2006 | — | — | 795 | #375 |
| 2005 | — | — | 766 | #378 |
| 2004 | — | — | 614 | #425 |
| 2003 | — | — | 704 | #371 |
| 2002 | — | — | 912 | #313 |
| 2001 | — | — | 892 | #311 |
| 2000 | — | — | 188 | #851 |
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Famous people named Maximus
- Maximus the Confessor Religious figure · 580–662
- Maximus of Hispania Politician · 400–422
- Maximus of Tyre Philosopher · 200–200
- Maximus Planudes Philosopher · 1260–1305
- Maximus the Greek Writer · 1475–1556
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Maximus in 2025?
Maximus ranked #276 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 1,249 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maximus?
34,679 babies have been named Maximus in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maximus most popular?
Maximus peaked in 2014, when 2,137 newborns received the name.
Is Maximus a boy or girl name?
Maximus is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maximus rising or falling?
Maximus is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Maximus?
Well-known people named Maximus include Maximus the Confessor (religious figure), Maximus of Hispania (politician), Maximus of Tyre (philosopher).