Maximiliano

Maximiliano - A very unique male name

Maximiliano appeared on the charts for the first time in 1920 on position #1881. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Maximiliano and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Maximiliano? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Maximiliano. The baby boy name Maximiliano was given to 1,196 baby boys in 2025, ranking #278 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 1,226 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Maximiliano peaked in popularity 7 years ago in 2019 on position 252.

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Maximiliano is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Maximiliano is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #123 - and is the least popular in Ohio at position #1,412.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Maximiliano is where you live.

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Maximiliano origin and meaning

Spanish and Portuguese, from Latin

From Maximilian, an elaboration of Latin Maximus, 'greatest'

Maximiliano is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Maximilian, the name of Habsburg emperors — including the Maximiliano who briefly became Emperor of Mexico in the 1860s. It has appeared in US data since 1920 in Spanish-speaking families, peaked in 2019, and offers the universal short form Max across six syllables.

Attested etymology

Maximiliano is a 11 letter name with 6 syllables.

To see famous people named Maximiliano, pop culture references for the name Maximiliano and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Maximiliano

We've found the following names that sound similar to Maximiliano, sorted by popularity.

Maximilian / Mckinley / Maximillian / Maximilliano / Maksymilian / Maxemiliano / Maximillion / Maximilien / Muzamil / Massimiliano /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Maximiliano

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Maximiliano a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Maximiliano?

6 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

mak-sim-il-ee-AH-noh · /mæksɪmɪliˈɑnoÊŠ/

Around the world

• Maximilian (English) — English and German form
• Massimiliano (Italian) — Italian form

Spellings and nicknames

• Maximilian — The English form, counted separately

Nicknames: MaxMaxi

Famous bearers

• Maximiliano I of Mexico — Austrian archduke installed as Emperor of Mexico, reigned 1864–1867 (1832–1867) Historical

Style

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Why parents choose it

Maximiliano is a grand, formal Spanish-language classic that shortens to the same friendly Max used everywhere.

Worth knowing

• At six syllables it will almost always be shortened, and spelling it out is a lifelong task.