boys' name 2014–2017

Maximus

Maximus is making a comeback — from #265 in 2014 to #211 in 2017.

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#211 last ranked in 2017
8 registrations that year
24 total 2014–2017

Note: Maximus hasn't appeared in any Australian state's published top-100 list since 2017. State BDM registries publish only the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold no longer show in the data even if babies are still being given them. Read more about coverage limits.

Popularity over the years

That's a jump of 54 positions. Registrations grew from 6 to 8 (+33%).

Peak popularity: 2017 (8 registrations, ranked #211).

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Peak 2017 · 8
Low 2016 · 4
Years tracked 4

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By state & territory — 2017

How often Maximus was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.

Maximus popularity by state — 2017Australian Capital Territory: no data for this yearNew South Wales: no data for this yearNorthern Territory: no data for this yearQueensland: no data for this yearSouth Australia: 8 (rank #197)Tasmania: no data for this yearVictoria: no data for this yearWestern Australia: no data for this yearACTNSWNTQLDSATASVICWA
Maximus — popularity by state & territory in 2017. Hover a state for details, click to view the full Top 50 for that state.
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Most popular in South Australia (8 babies)

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8 #197
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In 2017: 8 babies named Maximus across 1 of 8 states and territories.

Frequently asked questions

How many babies in Australia have been named Maximus?
Between 2014 and 2017, Maximus was registered for 24 babies in the available state datasets.
Is Maximus a popular name in Australia?
Maximus has fallen out of every Australian state's published top-100 list since 2017, when it last ranked #211 with 8 registrations. Each state's Births, Deaths & Marriages registry only publishes the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold disappear from the data even if babies are still being given them.