How Many People Are Named Maxime?

Complete statistics for the name Maxime: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Maxime
Very Rare
French

Maxime means 'greatest' and is a rare name for boys, with only 1,101 people named Maxime living in the US today, making up just 1 in 299,761 Americans. The majority, 79%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~406
Living in US
1 in 816,378
Americans
2001
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Greatest
🌐
Origin
French
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Ambitious Determined Confident
11
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 11 are seen as highly intuitive and sensitive, often acting as spiritual leaders.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

172,426
Worldwide Bearers
#6,089
Global Rank
🇫🇷 France
60,447
🇨🇫 Central African Republic
25,940
🇨🇦 Canada
11,090
🇲🇬 Madagascar
7,860
🇧🇪 Belgium
7,061
🇧🇯 Benin
6,808
🇬🇳 Guinea
5,236
🇷🇼 Rwanda
4,834
🇨🇲 Cameroon
4,573
🇭🇹 Haiti
4,137

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,047 (95%)
♀ Female
54 (5%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 21
891
Would be under 30 (79%)
231
Would be 30–60 (20%)
10
Would be over 60 (1%)

All 1,132 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2001

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
88
Classic Feel
27
Modern Appeal
93
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Maxime Through the Generations

Maxime peaked in popularity in 2001 with 47 births, but its overall trend has been stable since then. With an average age of 21, most people named Maxime are young adults, with 891 under 30, 231 between 30 and 60, and just 10 over 60. This distribution underscores its status as a relatively new generation's choice.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 147
New York 128
Florida 34
Massachusetts 6
Texas 5

⭐ Famous People Named Maxime

Maxim is an epicene first name of Roman origin mainly given to males. It is adopted in Slavic-speaking countries such as Russia, Belarus, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Moldova, Kazakhstan, Serbia, Macedonia and Montenegro, as well as in countries which have maintained ties to the Soviet era. The name is derived from the Latin family name Maximus, meaning "the greatest".…

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🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Maxime's French roots

📄 About the Name Maxime

How Many People Have the Name Maxime?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 406 people in the United States currently share the name Maxime. That works out to roughly 1 in every 816,378 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Maxime a Common or Rare Name?

Maxime is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Maxime Mean?

Maxime means "greatest" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Maxime in SSA data, approximately 95% are male and 5% are female.

When Was Maxime Most Popular?

The name Maxime reached peak popularity in 2001, with 47 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Maxime?

Approximately 406 people named Maxime live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 406. That works out to roughly 1 in 816,378 Americans.

Is Maxime a rare name?

Maxime is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 816,378 Americans has this name.

What does the name Maxime mean?

Maxime means "greatest" and comes from French origins.

Is Maxime more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 95% of people named Maxime are male and 5% are female.

When was Maxime most popular?

Maxime peaked in 2001 with 47 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US406
All-Time Births406
1 in X1 in 816,378
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age21
Peak Year2001
World Rank#6,089
Male %95%
Female %5%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.