At a glance
- In short
- Maximum is a strong and powerful name for a baby boy, of Latin origin meaning "greatest" or "largest." It conveys strength, leadership, and ambition.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2021 (#12,146)
- Babies in 2021
- 5 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #7,874 in 1999
- First recorded
- 1998
Meaning of Maximum
Maximum is a strong and powerful name for a baby boy. It has origins in Latin, derived from the word "maximus," which means "greatest" or "largest." The name Maximum carries connotations of strength, leadership, and ambition. It is often associated with qualities such as determination, courage, and the ability to achieve greatness. In recent years, the popularity of the name Maximum has been steadily rising in the United States. While it may not be among the most common names, it has consistently ranked within the top 15,000 names for newborn boys. The shorter variation of Max is also commonly used as a nickname for Maximum. With its distinctive sound and powerful meaning, Maximum is an excellent choice for parents looking for a unique and impactful name for their son.
How to pronounce Maximum
- Pronounced MAK-suh-muhm /ˈmæk.sə.məm/
Popularity of Maximum in the U.S.
Maximum was last recorded in the U.S. in 2021, ranked #12,146 with 5 babies. It peaked at #7,874 in 1999. It first appears in the records in 1998.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1998–2021 15 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | 12,146 | ▼ 1,541 |
| 2020 | 6 | 10,605 | back (not recorded in 2019) |
| 2018 | 5 | 12,156 | back (not recorded in 2015–2017) |
| 2014 | 6 | 10,717 | ▼ 1,062 |
| 2013 | 7 | 9,655 | ▲ 2,619 |
| 2012 | 5 | 12,274 | ▲ 13 |
| 2011 | 5 | 12,287 | ▼ 56 |
| 2010 | 5 | 12,231 | back (not recorded in 2009) |
| 2008 | 7 | 9,871 | back (not recorded in 2007) |
| 2006 | 8 | 8,732 | ▲ 383 |
| 2005 | 7 | 9,115 | back (not recorded in 2002–2004) |
| 2001 | 6 | 9,243 | ▼ 1,034 |
| 2000 | 7 | 8,209 | ▼ 335 |
| 1999 | 7 | 7,874 | ▲ 1,757 |
| 1998 | 5 | 9,631 | new |
Notable people named Maximum
- Maximum Security is a champion American racehorse who finished first in the 2019 Kentucky Derby but was disqualified for interference.