Everything about the name MAXI

Meaning, origin, history

Maxi is a short form of the name Maximilian, which is of Latin origin and means "greatest". The name Maximilian comes from the Roman family name Maximus, which was derived from the Latin word maximus meaning "largest" or "greatest". The name has been associated with several notable figures throughout history, including two Holy Roman Emperors named Maximilian I and Maximilian II. In addition to Maximilian, Maxi can also be a short form of other names such as Maximiliaan, Maximiliano, Maximilien, or Maxime. Overall, Maxi is a strong and distinctive name that carries a sense of grandeur and importance.

Popularity of the name MAXI since 1880

Birth evolution

Popularity analysis

The name Maxi has seen a varied trend in popularity over the years in the United States, with fluctuations in its usage among parents choosing names for their newborns.

Between 1977 and 1989, the name Maxi was given to an average of around 10 babies per year, with the highest number of births occurring in 1977 (18 births) and the lowest in 1980 (6 births). There was a brief resurgence in its popularity during the late 1980s and early 1990s, with around 5 to 6 babies named Maxi each year from 1986 to 1997.

However, since 1998, the name Maxi has been used less frequently in the United States. There have been only five births per year on average between 1998 and 2022, with a slight increase in popularity in recent years (7 births in 2018, 5 births in 2020, and 5 births in 2022).

Overall, since 1977, the name Maxi has been given to a total of 142 babies in the United States. Despite its fluctuating popularity over the years, Maxi remains an uncommon name choice, making it distinctive for those who bear it.