Declining since 2016, #4,707 for boys today.
Popularity of Maxime since 1920
Babies named Maxime per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2001, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Maxime's real moment was 2019.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 10 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 22 |
| 1980s | 80 |
| 1990s | 185 |
| 2000s | 318 |
| 2010s | 331 |
| 2020s | 152 |
Meaning & origin
Maxime is a French name with Latin roots, meaning 'greatest.' In the United States, it has been recorded since 1920, though it has never been highly common. Its peak year was 2019, when it reached its highest rank of 2,256. Since 2016, its usage has been declining, ranking 4,707 in 2025 with about 1 in 81,337 newborn boys receiving the name. Maxime is most popular in New York and California, states with large French-speaking communities. The name's strong meaning and classic sound make it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a continental European name.
Maxime is the French form of the Latin name Maximus, meaning 'greatest.' It has been used in France since the Middle Ages, often as a saint's name. The name saw a resurgence in the 20th century and remains a classic choice in French-speaking countries.
Where Maxime is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Maxime” around the world
Where Maxime lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
565
babies in 2024
Quebec
28
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Max
Variants: Maxim
Sibling names for Maxime
Names that share Maxime's style, for a brother or sister.
