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Max vs. Maximus

In 2025, Max leads at #180 among U.S. boys' names, with Maximus at #275. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.

Popularity since 1880

0.056%0.11%0.17%0.22%18801900192019401960198020002020
MaxMaximusShare of U.S. male births · Source: SSA

Head to head

MetricMaxMaximus
TrendFallingFalling
2025 rank#180#275
Babies in 20252,0251,249
All-time peak#96 in 2011#187 in 2016
Uniqueness score26 / 10032 / 100
Strongest stateDistrict of Columbia (#39)Nevada (#134)