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Maximino

mak-see-MEE-noh · Of uncertain origin, possibly a Spanish or Portuguese diminutive of Maximino, itself derived from the Latin name Maximinus, meaning 'greatest'.

2025 rank (boys)
#3,583
Babies named in 2025
31
Peak popularity
2007
2025 frequency
1 in 55,099 boys
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Rising since 2020

Rising since 2020, #3,583 for boys today.

Popularity of Maximino since 1920

Babies named Maximino per year in U.S. Social Security records.

163147192019602000Most births 2007Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1920s80
1930s64
1940s81
1950s120
1960s140
1970s208
1980s233
1990s305
2000s359
2010s276
2020s139

Meaning & origin

Maximino is a Spanish and Portuguese name with deep roots in the Roman name Maximinus, itself an extension of Maximus, meaning 'greatest'. Despite this grand meaning, the name remains uncommon in the United States. In 2025, it ranked 3583, with a frequency of about 1 in 55099 boys. Its popularity peaked in 2007, and since 2020, it has been on a rising trajectory. The name is most often found in Texas and California, reflecting its Hispanic heritage. For families seeking a distinctive name with a classical Roman pedigree through its Hispanic form, Maximino offers a unique choice.

Maximino is a Spanish and Portuguese diminutive of the name Maximino, which is derived from the Latin name Maximinus, a derivative of Maximus, meaning 'greatest'. Historically, Maximinus was a Roman cognomen borne by several emperors. The name has been used in Iberian cultures, particularly in Spain and Portugal, and later in Latin American countries.

Where Maximino is most popular

Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Max, Mino

Variants: Maximino, Maximiano

Sibling names for Maximino

Names that share Maximino's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Maximino mean?
Maximino is likely derived from the Latin name Maximinus, a cognate of Maximus, meaning 'greatest'.
Is Maximino a popular name?
Maximino is rarely used in the United States. In 2025, it ranked 3583, with an estimated 1 in 55099 boys given the name.
Is Maximino a boy or girl name?
Maximino is predominantly a masculine name.