Massimo is a distinctive choice, ranked #898 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Massimo in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#898
US Rank #886
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 distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
It ranks similarly in the US at #886, suggesting broad transatlantic appeal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Massimo
Unlikely. With around 35 UK babies named Massimo per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Massimo in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Massimo is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 650 places over the last five years to #898 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
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 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..
Massimo ranks #886 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
35
UK babies named Massimo (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 650 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
Likely around 1 other Massimo in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2023–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Massimo
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Massimo Scali is an Italian former competitive ice dancer. With partner Federica Faiella, he is the 2010 World bronze medalist, a two-time European silver medalist, and a six-time Italian national champion.
Massimo Bottura is an Italian chef, gastronome and entrepreneur. Massimo Bottura is Chef and owner of Osteria Francescana (located in the historic center of his native Modena), which has earned three Michelin stars and a green Michelin star.
Massimo Cellino is an Italian entrepreneur and football club owner. Through his family trust Eleonora Sport Ltd, he was the owner of Italian club Brescia Calcio, and is the former owner of Italian club Cagliari, and English club Leeds United.
Massimo Tamburini was an Italian motorcycle designer for Cagiva, Ducati, and MV Agusta, and one of the founders of Bimota. Tamburini's designs are iconic in their field, with one critic calling him the "Michelangelo of motorbike design".