How Many People Are Named Maximo?

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

Maximo
Very Rare
Spanish

Maximo means 'the greatest' and is a name that stands out due to its rarity, with only 1 in 40,784 Americans bearing it. There are around 8,091 people named Maximo living in the US today, making it a very rare choice. The name peaked in popularity in 2023, with 497 births, showing a rising trend among younger generations.

~1,022
Living in US
1 in 324,314
Americans
2023
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
The greatest
🌐
Origin
Spanish
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Ruby
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Confident Determined Ambitious
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

39,097
Worldwide Bearers
#3,337
Global Rank
🇵🇾 Paraguay
8,147
🇨🇺 Cuba
7,654
🇧🇷 Brazil
7,281
🇨🇴 Colombia
6,535
🇨🇱 Chile
5,348
🇺🇾 Uruguay
1,377
🇿🇲 Zambia
1,114
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
699
🇨🇦 Canada
138
🇺🇬 Uganda
99

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
8,091 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 23
6,794
Would be under 30 (78%)
1,133
Would be 30–60 (13%)
785
Would be over 60 (9%)

All 8,712 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: 2023

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
24
Modern Appeal
96
International
5

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

📜 Maximo Through the Generations

Maximo, meaning 'the greatest', has seen a surge in popularity, particularly among younger generations. With 8,091 individuals named Maximo currently living in the United States, the name is quite rare, ranking at 1 in 40,784 Americans. Interestingly, 78% of those named Maximo are under 30 years old, indicating a strong preference for the name among modern parents. This trend suggests that Maximo is becoming increasingly popular as a contemporary choice for boys.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 1,906
Texas 1,851
Florida 765
New York 761
Arizona 277
Illinois 255
New Jersey 176
Georgia 80
Pennsylvania 68
Massachusetts 66

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Maximo's Spanish roots

📄 About the Name Maximo

How Many People Have the Name Maximo?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,022 people in the United States currently share the name Maximo. That works out to roughly 1 in every 324,314 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Maximo a Common or Rare Name?

Maximo 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 Maximo Mean?

Maximo means "the greatest" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Maximo in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Maximo Most Popular?

The name Maximo reached peak popularity in 2023, with 497 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Maximo?

Approximately 1,022 people named Maximo live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,022. That works out to roughly 1 in 324,314 Americans.

Is Maximo a rare name?

Maximo is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 324,314 Americans has this name.

What does the name Maximo mean?

Maximo means "the greatest" and comes from Spanish origins.

Is Maximo more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Maximo are male and 0% are female.

When was Maximo most popular?

Maximo peaked in 2023 with 497 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US1,022
All-Time Births1,022
1 in X1 in 324,314
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age23
Peak Year2023
World Rank#3,337
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.