Maxximus
Every Maxximus since 2000 — 440 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maxximus
Maxximus is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,421 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2000, 440 American babies have been named Maxximus. Its peak came in 2016, when 34 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 Maxximus stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maxximus year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #9,421 |
| 2024 | 11 | #7,573 |
| 2023 | 16 | #5,834 |
| 2022 | 9 | #8,747 |
| 2021 | 11 | #7,420 |
| 2020 | 21 | #4,649 |
| 2019 | 20 | #4,908 |
| 2018 | 10 | #7,964 |
| 2017 | 25 | #4,192 |
| 2016 | 34 | #3,338 |
| 2015 | 22 | #4,493 |
| 2014 | 32 | #3,434 |
| 2013 | 26 | #3,929 |
| 2012 | 27 | #3,854 |
| 2011 | 23 | #4,306 |
| 2010 | 33 | #3,354 |
| 2009 | 19 | #5,043 |
| 2008 | 12 | #7,048 |
| 2007 | 22 | #4,458 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7,812 |
| 2005 | 5 | #12,684 |
| 2004 | 7 | #9,595 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7,631 |
| 2002 | 12 | #5,952 |
| 2001 | 10 | #6,776 |
| 2000 | 6 | #9,889 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Maxximus in 2025?
Maxximus ranked #9,421 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maxximus?
440 babies have been named Maxximus in the United States since 2000, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maxximus most popular?
Maxximus peaked in 2016, when 34 newborns received the name.
Is Maxximus a boy or girl name?
Maxximus is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maxximus rising or falling?
Maxximus is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.