boy name
Maximus
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#276 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Maximus in the US, 1880–2025
Maximus first appears in US records in 1997. It peaked in 2014, when 2,137 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,249.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Maximus popular?
Steady Maximus has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2014.
| 2020s | 7,333 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 18,677 | |
| 2000s | 8,618 | |
| 1990s | 34 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Maximus a boy or a girl name?
Maximus is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Maximus a popular name right now?
Maximus has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2014.
How popular is the name Maximus?
In 2025, Maximus ranked #276 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Maximus most popular?
Maximus was most popular in 2014, when about 2,137 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.