Maxime Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
French
Gender Distribution:
95% Masculine / 5% Feminine
Meaning:
Maxime means 'the greatest' in Latin.
Meaning of the Name Maxime
Maxime is a French name derived from the Latin name Maximus, meaning 'the greatest'. It is often used as a masculine given name but can also be used as a feminine given name. The name has been popular in France and other French-speaking countries for centuries. It is associated with strength, power, and leadership.
Popularity of the Name Maxime
The popularity for the name Maxime peaked in popularity in the year 2001 with 40 births, which ranked number 5,794 out of 27,990 unique names for that year. Maxime had the most female births in 2001 with 7, which ranked number 12,055 out of 17,976 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2001 with 40, which ranked number 2,428 out of 12,305 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Maxime has declined sharply over the last ten years from 37 births to 22 births, a decline of -40.54%. Among males, Maxime has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 37 births to 22 births, a decline of -40.54%.
Nationwide Popularity of Maxime
- 20 Year Trend of Maxime: -42.11%
- 10 Year Trend of Maxime: -40.54%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Maxime: -40.54%
Popularity of Maxime by State
For males, Maxime was most popular in Northeastern states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in NY, with 5 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Maxime. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 | 1798 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Maxime
- Total Births of Maxime: 21 (-5.07%)
- Male Births of Maxime: 21 (-5.07%)
Given the downward trend of Maxime over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -5.07% decrease in total births, for a total of 21 births in 2024. Male births for Maxime have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 21 male births in 2024, a decrease of -5.07%.