
The short answer
Maximiliano is a masculine name used in Spanish and Portuguese. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Spanish and Portuguese form of Maximilianus (see Maximilian)." It ranked #280 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, spanish and Portuguese form of Maximilianus (see Maximilian). The entry lists its usage as Spanish, Portuguese.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Maximiliano ranked #280 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #280 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maximiliano mean?
Behind the Name does not give Maximiliano a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: spanish and Portuguese form of Maximilianus.
Is Maximiliano a popular name?
Maximiliano ranked #280 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Maximiliano a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Maximiliano appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Maximiliano — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.