Maxim
Every Maxim since 1923 — 6,998 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maxim
Maxim is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,524 in 2025 with 114 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1923, 6,998 American babies have been named Maxim. Its peak came in 2012, when 346 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 Maxim stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maxim year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 114 | #1,524 |
| 2024 | — | — | 125 | #1,453 |
| 2023 | — | — | 142 | #1,337 |
| 2022 | — | — | 174 | #1,176 |
| 2021 | — | — | 197 | #1,078 |
| 2020 | — | — | 177 | #1,114 |
| 2019 | — | — | 216 | #986 |
| 2018 | — | — | 240 | #903 |
| 2017 | — | — | 249 | #871 |
| 2016 | — | — | 265 | #847 |
| 2015 | — | — | 301 | #780 |
| 2014 | — | — | 335 | #721 |
| 2013 | — | — | 319 | #732 |
| 2012 | — | — | 346 | #687 |
| 2011 | — | — | 313 | #728 |
| 2010 | 6 | #16,277 | 314 | #730 |
| 2009 | — | — | 319 | #732 |
| 2008 | — | — | 334 | #704 |
| 2007 | — | — | 273 | #790 |
| 2006 | — | — | 236 | #853 |
| 2005 | — | — | 177 | #983 |
| 2004 | — | — | 194 | #896 |
| 2003 | — | — | 204 | #851 |
| 2002 | — | — | 168 | #956 |
| 2001 | — | — | 167 | #932 |
| 2000 | — | — | 158 | #964 |
| 1995 | — | — | 46 | #1,877 |
| 1990 | — | — | 35 | #2,114 |
| 1985 | — | — | 9 | #4,558 |
| 1980 | — | — | 6 | #5,982 |
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| 1940 | — | — | 6 | #3,345 |
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Famous people named Maxim
- Maxim Gorky Writer · 1868–1936
- Maxim Litvinov Politician · 1876–1951
- Maxim Berezovsky Composer · 1745–1777
- Maxim of Bulgaria Religious figure · 1914–2012
- Maxim Shostakovich Musician · b. 1938
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Maxim in 2025?
Maxim ranked #1,524 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 114 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maxim?
6,998 babies have been named Maxim in the United States since 1923, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maxim most popular?
Maxim peaked in 2012, when 346 newborns received the name.
Is Maxim a boy or girl name?
Maxim is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maxim rising or falling?
Maxim is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Maxim?
Well-known people named Maxim include Maxim Gorky (writer), Maxim Litvinov (politician), Maxim Berezovsky (composer).