Maximus

Maximus is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 1,043 boys in the United States.

Maximus at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Maximus

Maximus belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Maximus first appears in Social Security records in 1997. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #187 in 2016, and in 2024 1,043 babies received the name — 33,403 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Maximus in US records

First recorded (US)
1997
Best US rank
#187 in 2016
Peak year
2014
Babies named Maximus in 2024
1,043
Total since 1880
33,403

Maximus in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Best rank
#179 in 2016
Babies named Maximus in 2025
228
Total since 1996
5,387

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Maximus mean?

The meaning of Maximus is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Maximus a boy or girl name?

Maximus is a boy name. In 2024, 1,043 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Maximus?

Maximus comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Maximus?

Maximus first appears in US records in 1997. Its best-ever ranking was #187 in 2016, and 1,043 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].