UK boy's name
Massimiliano
A masculine Italian name derived from Maximus and Aemilianus, meaning "greatest Aemilian".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Massimiliano is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Massimiliano popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2671, with 8 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 13 births.
This profile covers 132 England and Wales registrations across 25 recorded years from 1997 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 62% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 131 living people in the UK are called Massimiliano. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Massimiliano ranked #2671 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 8 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 13 boys were registered as Massimiliano.
- • About 131 living people in the UK are estimated to have Massimiliano as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2671
2024
Births in 2024
8
Latest year
Peak year
2012
13 births
Estimated living
131
2026
Meaning
What does Massimiliano mean?
Massimiliano is a masculine given name of Italian origin, derived from the Late Latin name Maximīliānus. It is composed of the elements "maximus," meaning "greatest," and "Aemilius," a Roman family name. The name first emerged during the Roman era and was initially used by members of the gens Aemilia, one of the most ancient patrician families in Rome.
The earliest known historical figure bearing the name Massimiliano was Massimiliano Erculeo (c. 470–508), a Roman general who served under the Ostrogothic king Theodoric the Great. He played a crucial role in the conquest of Italy and was later appointed as the governor of Sicily.
In the Middle Ages, the name gained popularity across Europe, particularly in the Holy Roman Empire and the Italian city-states. One of the most notable figures was Massimiliano I (1459–1519), the Holy Roman Emperor from 1508 until his death. He was a skilled diplomat and military strategist, known for his efforts to consolidate the Habsburgs' power and influence throughout Europe.
Another prominent historical figure was Massimiliano Sforza (1493–1530), the Duke of Milan from 1512 to 1515. He was a member of the powerful Sforza dynasty and played a significant role in the Italian Wars, initially allying with the French before switching sides to support the Holy Roman Empire.
In the realm of art and culture, Massimiliano Pirro (1566–1631) was an Italian architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings in Rome, including the Palazzo delle Esposizioni and the Palazzo Massimo alle Colonne.
During the Renaissance period, Massimiliano Stampa (1585–1656) was an Italian poet and a member of the Accademia degli Incogniti, a literary society in Venice. His works, particularly his sonnets, were highly regarded and influenced the development of Italian poetry.
These are just a few examples of historical figures who bore the name Massimiliano. The name has maintained its popularity in Italy and other parts of Europe, with numerous individuals carrying on its legacy throughout the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Massimiliano over time
The chart below shows babies named Massimiliano registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Massimiliano, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 8 births in 2024, compared with 13 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Massimiliano by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Massimiliano was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3049 | 25 | 4 |
| 2010s | #3705 | 53 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2770 | 44 | 9 |
| 1990s | #2261 | 10 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Massimiliano
- Matthew 80,931
- Mohammed 74,321
- Muhammad 72,235
- Max 59,807
- Michael 47,075
- Mason 38,935
- Mohammad 25,910
- Morgan 15,994
- Muhammed 11,527
- Mark 11,336
- Marcus 11,257
- Maxwell 10,006
FAQ
Massimiliano: questions and answers
How popular is the name Massimiliano in the UK right now?
In 2024, Massimiliano was ranked #2671 for boys in England and Wales, with 8 births registered.
When was Massimiliano most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 13 babies registered as Massimiliano in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Massimiliano?
A masculine Italian name derived from Maximus and Aemilianus, meaning "greatest Aemilian".
How many people are called Massimiliano in the UK?
A total of 132 babies have been registered as Massimiliano across the 25 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.