Maksim
Every Maksim since 1993 — 2,678 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maksim
Maksim is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,466 in 2025 with 55 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1993, 2,678 American babies have been named Maksim. Its peak came in 2011, when 204 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Maksim stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maksim year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 55 | #2,466 |
| 2024 | 82 | #1,930 |
| 2023 | 76 | #2,012 |
| 2022 | 83 | #1,901 |
| 2021 | 85 | #1,831 |
| 2020 | 80 | #1,859 |
| 2019 | 101 | #1,631 |
| 2018 | 125 | #1,404 |
| 2017 | 139 | #1,303 |
| 2016 | 144 | #1,271 |
| 2015 | 158 | #1,180 |
| 2014 | 131 | #1,333 |
| 2013 | 153 | #1,179 |
| 2012 | 161 | #1,141 |
| 2011 | 204 | #969 |
| 2010 | 178 | #1,084 |
| 2009 | 160 | #1,144 |
| 2008 | 134 | #1,299 |
| 2007 | 107 | #1,492 |
| 2006 | 61 | #2,139 |
| 2005 | 46 | #2,480 |
| 2004 | 44 | #2,521 |
| 2003 | 38 | #2,662 |
| 2002 | 28 | #3,234 |
| 2001 | 20 | #4,061 |
| 2000 | 24 | #3,490 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,494 |
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Famous people named Maksim
- Maksim Bahdanovič Writer · 1891–1917
- Maksim Purkayev Military personnel · b. 1894
- Maksim Tank Writer · 1912–1995
- Maksim Kovalevsky Sociologist · 1851–1916
- Maksim Mrvica Musician · b. 1975
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Maksim in 2025?
Maksim ranked #2,466 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 55 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maksim?
2,678 babies have been named Maksim in the United States since 1993, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maksim most popular?
Maksim peaked in 2011, when 204 newborns received the name.
Is Maksim a boy or girl name?
Maksim is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maksim rising or falling?
Maksim is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Maksim?
Well-known people named Maksim include Maksim Bahdanovič (writer), Maksim Purkayev (military personnel), Maksim Tank (writer).