Will my child share the name Maximo with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 12 UK babies named Maximo per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Maximo in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Maximo becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Maximo has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 229 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1551 in 2010. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Maximo popular in the US as well as the UK?

Maximo is more popular in the US (#595) than in the UK (#1952). 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.

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👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #1952

Maximo

Maximo is a distinctive choice, ranked #1952 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Maximo in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#1952

US Rank #595

About the Name Maximo

Maximo has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 229 places in five years. It was most popular in 2010 at #1551 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2002.

Maximo is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #595, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.