UK boy's name
Maximo
Of Spanish origin, meaning "greatest" or "supreme".
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.
Maximo is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Maximo popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1951, with 12 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 15 births.
This profile covers 182 England and Wales registrations across 21 recorded years from 2002 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 80% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 181 living people in the UK are called Maximo. 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
- • Maximo ranked #1951 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 12 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 15 boys were registered as Maximo.
- • About 181 living people in the UK are estimated to have Maximo as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1951
2024
Births in 2024
12
Latest year
Peak year
2010
15 births
Estimated living
181
2026
Meaning
What does Maximo mean?
The name Maximo is derived from the Latin word "maximus," which means "greatest" or "highest." This name has its roots in ancient Roman culture, where it was often used to signify greatness or supremacy.
The name Maximo first appeared in historical records during the Roman Empire, where it was occasionally bestowed upon individuals who had achieved great accomplishments or held positions of power. One of the earliest recorded examples of the name is Maximus Fabius, a Roman consul who lived in the 3rd century BC.
Throughout the centuries, the name Maximo has been associated with various historical figures and prominent individuals. One of the most notable was Maximus the Confessor, a 7th-century Christian monk and theologian who played a significant role in the development of Byzantine theology. He was born around 580 AD and is revered as a saint in several Christian traditions.
Another famous bearer of the name was Maximus of Ephesus, a 4th-century philosopher and teacher who lived during the Roman Empire. He was known for his works on Aristotelian philosophy and is considered one of the most influential thinkers of his time.
In the realm of literature, Maximo was the name of a character in Miguel de Cervantes' famous novel "Don Quixote," published in the early 17th century. This literary work is regarded as one of the most influential and celebrated novels in Western literature.
During the Renaissance period, the name Maximo gained popularity among artists and intellectuals. One notable figure was Maximo Stanzione, an Italian Baroque painter who lived from 1585 to 1656. His works are celebrated for their use of chiaroscuro and dramatic lighting.
In more recent history, Maximo Jerez was a renowned Chilean filmmaker and actor who lived from 1916 to 1983. He made significant contributions to the development of Chilean cinema and is considered a pioneer in the country's film industry.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have borne the name Maximo, reflecting its association with greatness, achievement, and cultural significance across various regions and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Maximo over time
The chart below shows babies named Maximo registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 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 Maximo, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 12 births in 2024, compared with 15 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Maximo by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Maximo 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 | #1976 | 58 | 5 |
| 2010s | #2472 | 83 | 9 |
| 2000s | #2624 | 41 | 7 |
Related
Names similar to Maximo
- 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
Maximo: questions and answers
How popular is the name Maximo in the UK right now?
In 2024, Maximo was ranked #1951 for boys in England and Wales, with 12 births registered.
When was Maximo most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 15 babies registered as Maximo in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Maximo?
Of Spanish origin, meaning "greatest" or "supreme".
How many people are called Maximo in the UK?
A total of 182 babies have been registered as Maximo across the 21 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.