The greatest or largest amount
Derived directly from the Latin word 'maximus', meaning greatest. While historically used as a superlative adjective, it has emerged as a bold, modern word-name choice for parents seeking a name that conveys peak potential or ultimate significance.
Less common today
Maximum isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,623 in 1999.
The protagonist of the young adult series · Maximum Ride series by James Patterson
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
