Declining since 2019, #4,050 for boys today.
Popularity of Maximilliano since 1977
Babies named Maximilliano per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 61 |
| 2000s | 139 |
| 2010s | 338 |
| 2020s | 180 |
Meaning & origin
Maximilliano is a modern respelling of Maximiliano, first recorded in U.S. data in 1977. Its popularity peaked in 2011, and it has been falling in use since 2019, ranking 4,050 in 2025. With a 1-in-65,695 frequency, it remains a distinctive choice. The name is most common in California and Texas, reflecting its Spanish-influenced heritage. Though the doubled L spelling is not traditional, it adds a phonetic clarity that appeals to parents seeking a familiar yet unique variant of a classic name.
Maximilliano is a double-L variant of Maximiliano, which itself derives from the Latin name Maximilianus, an extension of Maximus ('greatest'). The name was borne by several saints and by Emperor Maximilian I of Mexico. The doubled L spelling is a phonetic respelling primarily used in the United States, reflecting the soft 'y' sound often heard in Spanish pronunciation.
Where Maximilliano is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Max, Maxi, Milo
Variants: Maximiliano, Maximilian, Maximilien
Sibling names for Maximilliano
Names that share Maximilliano's style, for a brother or sister.
