Maxime
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Maxime
Common in France, but could be confused with the feminine Maxine here.
Maxime for girls
Maxime is a French feminine name, though it can also be used for males in some cultures. Derived from the Latin name Maximus, meaning "greatest" or "largest," it carries connotations of excellence and achievement. In France, Maxime has maintained steady popularity as a given name for both genders but is more commonly used for boys. The feminine usage tends to emphasize the elegant, sophisticated quality of French naming traditions. Outside of French-speaking regions, Maxime is less common but appreciated for its international flair and subtle strength. The name offers the friendly nickname Max while maintaining a more formal, distinctive full name. Its classic roots and modern appeal have helped Maxime remain relevant across generations without becoming overused.
Pronounced mak-SEEM.
As of November 2026, Maxime ranked #4810 for boys in US births in 2025 and #17147 for girls in US births in 2019 SSA, peaked at #2461 for boys in 2001 and #11785 for girls in 1989.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,194 | 35 | 18.2 |
| 2015 | #3,062 | 38 | 19.8 |
| 2016 | #3,576 | 31 | 16.3 |
| 2017 | #3,169 | 37 | 20 |
| 2018 | #3,954 | 27 | 14.9 |
| 2019 | #3,132 | 38 | 21.2 |
| 2020 | #3,984 | 26 | 15.1 |
| 2021 | #3,965 | 27 | 15.4 |
| 2022 | #4,645 | 22 | 12.6 |
| 2023 | #3,761 | 30 | 17.5 |
| 2024 | #4,140 | 26 | 15.1 |
| 2025 | #4,810 | 21 | 12.3 |
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Dutch politician
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Lebanese mountaineer and explorer
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French footballer
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French cyclist
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Belgian basketball player
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Belizean,American NASA engineer
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Canadian ice hockey player
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French pop singer
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French professional footballer
- Maxime de La Falaise (born Maxine Birney)Girl
Anglo,Irish fashion model
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Lapointe, Canadian Olympic skier
- Maxime Alaska Bossieux (b. 2011)Girl
daughter of musicians Richard Z. Kruspe of Rammstein and Margaux Bossieux
- Maxime MeilandGirl
Dutch reality star
Maxime in pop culture
- Maxime CherprayBoy
main character in 1956 French film "Maxime"
- Olympe MaximeGirl
a character in the "Harry Potter" series