Maximus
5 countries#275 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Maximus was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
34,679 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #275 · peaked in 2014 with 2,137 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
4,619 births recorded 1998–2025 · currently #466 · peaked in 2015 with 334 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
4,444 births recorded 1998–2021 · currently #180 · peaked in 2015 with 325 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
148 births recorded 2002–2025 · currently #647 · peaked in 2012 with 13 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
45 births recorded 2001–2020 · peaked in 2016 with 7 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
27 births recorded 2017–2025 · currently #314 · peaked in 2018 with 7 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Maximus’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #375 | — |
| 2007 | #322 | ↑53 |
| 2008 | #258 | ↑64 |
| 2009 | #249 | ↑9 |
| 2010 | #234 | ↑15 |
| 2011 | #212 | ↑22 |
| 2012 | #206 | ↑6 |
| 2013 | #200 | ↑6 |
| 2014 | #192 | ↑8 |
| 2015 | #197 | ↓5 |
| 2016 | #187 | ↑10 |
| 2017 | #201 | ↓14 |
| 2018 | #212 | ↓11 |
| 2019 | #228 | ↓16 |
| 2020 | #250 | ↓22 |
| 2021 | #262 | ↓12 |
| 2022 | #270 | ↓8 |
| 2023 | #319 | ↓49 |
| 2024 | #331 | ↓12 |
| 2025 | #275 | ↑56 |
Frequently asked questions about Maximus
Is Maximus a popular name?
Yes — Maximus currently ranks #275 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Maximus more common for boys or girls?
Maximus is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Maximus most popular?
Maximus peaked in 2014 in United States, with 2,137 recorded births that year.
Is Maximus rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Maximus’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #9265 in 1997 to #275 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Maximus?
At least 39,343 babies have been recorded with the name Maximus across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Maximus popular in more than one country?
Yes — Maximus appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Maximus?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Maximus include Javier, Bodie, Otto, Shiloh.
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