Massimo

A familiar Italian name with steady appeal.

Boy's nameItalianRising fast Also a pet name
#886 43in 2024

Meaning & Origin

a male given name

Massimo is a boy's baby name of Italian origin, the Italian form of Maximus, from the Latin maximus meaning "greatest" or "the largest." It was a common name in ancient Rome and has remained a staple of Italian naming tradition for centuries.

Massimo carries an effortless Italian glamour — the kind of name that sounds both powerful and melodic. It has been growing in the United States as parents discover Italian names beyond the familiar Marco and Luca, drawn by its strong meaning and the warmth of its double-M sound.

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Popularity Over Time

Massimo climbed 691 spots in the last 20 years — from #1577 to #886.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Massimo
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s1,089
2010s1,175
2000s998
1990s231
1980s83
1970s165
1960s34

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(58 years, 19632024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Massimo
YearBirthsRank
2024270#886
2023289#843
2022222#1006
2021181#1129
2020127#1380
2019114#1503
2018113#1517
2017126#1396
2016101#1608
2015126#1377
2014113#1452
2013106#1525
2012121#1390
2011107#1507
2010148#1208
2009118#1429
2008124#1378
2007131#1315
2006132#1270
200597#1495

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Massimo has two lives

Massimo, the baby name
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Massimo, the pet name
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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19632024) · Methodology