Rising since 1986, #935 for boys today.
Popularity of Massimo since 1963
Babies named Massimo per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 34 |
| 1970s | 165 |
| 1980s | 83 |
| 1990s | 231 |
| 2000s | 998 |
| 2010s | 1,175 |
| 2020s | 1,340 |
Meaning & origin
Massimo entered U.S. records in 1963 and has been rising since 1986. It reached its peak popularity in 2023 with a rank of 935, reflecting growing interest among Italian-American families and a broader revival of classic Italian names. As of 2025, approximately 1 in 6,805 boys receive this name. In states with large Italian-American populations such as New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida, the name is especially common. The name belongs to a category of virtue names drawn from Latin superlatives, and its enduring appeal lies in its strong sound and positive meaning.
Massimo is the Italian form of the Latin name Maximus, meaning 'the greatest.' It was common among early Christians as a name reflecting spiritual aspiration, borne by several saints. In Italy, it has remained a classic given name, particularly in the south, and has seen renewed popularity in the Anglosphere in recent decades.
Where Massimo is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Massimo” around the world
Where Massimo lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
40
babies in 2024
Quebec
17
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Max, Massi
Sibling names for Massimo
Names that share Massimo's style, for a brother or sister.
