Maxime
Meaning: Greatest — vast in scope and deeply admired
Origin: Latin
Gender: Unisex
Rank in Canada: #493
Total births: 1,382
History: Derived from Latin roots meaning greatest. In Canada, the name has found a welcoming home among families who value its heritage, fitting naturally into the country's diverse and multicultural naming landscape.
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| Current rank (2024) | #825 |
| Babies named Maxime in 2024 | 14 |
| Total recorded in Canada | 1,382 |
| Peak year | 2009 (63 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #188 |
| Years in records | 1972–2024 (46 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 226 spots |
Frequently asked about Maxime
What does the name Maxime mean?
Maxime means “Greatest — vast in scope and deeply admired” from Latin roots.
What is the origin of the name Maxime?
Maxime has Latin origin. The traditional meaning is “Greatest — vast in scope and deeply admired”.
How popular is Maxime in Canada?
Maxime ranked #825 in Canada in 2024 — given to 14 babies that year.
When was Maxime most popular?
Maxime peaked in 2009 with 63 babies registered that year in Canada.
Is Maxime a boy or girl name?
Maxime is predominantly a boys' name in Canada — over 90% of Maximes in registered births are male.
Is the name Maxime rising or falling in popularity?
Maxime has fallen 226 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Canada — from #599 in 2019 to #825 in 2024.
How long has Maxime been recorded in Canada?
Maxime appears in birth records in Canada across 46 years — from 1972 through 2024.