An estimated 34,310 living Americans are named Maximus.
How rare is Maximus?
Maximus is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 1,249 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 41.6% from its 2014 peak.
How old is the typical Maximus?
The median age of a living American named Maximus is approximately 12 years, with most bearers falling between 7 and 16 years old.
Is Maximus still popular?
Somewhat. Maximus has been declining since its 2014 peak and registered 1,249 births in 2025.
Where is Maximus most common?
Maximus has its strongest geographic signal in Hawaii, where it appears 3.5× more often than the national baseline.
1997Peak 20142025
Peak year
2014
Decline from peak
41.6%
2025
1,249
All-time
34,662
Diaspora map
Maximus broke out in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Maine, Nevada, and Rhode Island (2001) and became over-represented in 28 states over 23 years.
Broke out: Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Maine, Nevada, and Rhode Island, 2001 · over-represented in 28 states over 23 years
