Massimo is a distinctive choice, ranked #1066 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Massimo in their class.
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UK Rank 2025
#1066
US Rank #938
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About the Name Massimo
Massimo is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 650 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #738 in 2023 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Massimo is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Massimo in their class.
It ranks similarly in the US at #938, suggesting broad transatlantic appeal.
⭐ Famous People Named Massimo
Massimo de Lutiis — Massimo de Lutiis is an Australian rugby union player, who plays for the Reds.
Massimo Scali — Massimo Scali is an Italian former competitive ice dancer.
Massimo Bottura — Massimo Bottura is an Italian chef, gastronome and entrepreneur.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Massimo
Unlikely. With around 28 UK babies named Massimo per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Massimo in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Massimo is rising: up 482 places since 2020, to #1,066 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #738 in 2023.
Massimo is more popular in the US (#886) than in the UK (#898). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Massimo include: Massimo de Lutiis, Massimo Scali and Massimo Bottura. Short summaries for each appear below.
Massimo ranks #886 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
28
UK babies named Massimo (2025)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 482 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Massimo
Almost certainly the only Massimo in the class
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UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2023–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Massimo
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