Maksim
Boy name · #2468 in 2025 · Uniqueness 83/100
Maksim is currently the #2468 boy name in the United States — 55 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #1174, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 32,727 boys born in 2025 was named Maksim.
Babies named Maksim per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 32-year story
Maksim first appears in the Social Security records in 1993, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2011, when 204 boys were named Maksim — good for #967 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Maksim against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Maksim in class?
Maksim scores 83 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Maksim will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Maksim is most common
Geography matters for names, and Maksim is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Maksims were CA (8), FL (6), IL (6), NY (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Maksim
Statistically, parents drawn to Maksim tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Maxim, Maksym, Masyn, Maddix, and Maddex.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Maksim | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 55 | #2451 |
| 2024 | 82 | #1921 |
| 2023 | 76 | #1999 |
| 2022 | 83 | #1892 |
| 2021 | 85 | #1823 |
| 2020 | 80 | #1849 |
| 2019 | 101 | #1624 |
| 2018 | 125 | #1401 |
| 2017 | 139 | #1300 |
| 2016 | 144 | #1266 |
| 2015 | 158 | #1174 |
| 2014 | 131 | #1329 |
| 2013 | 153 | #1174 |
| 2012 | 161 | #1135 |
| 2011 | 204 | #967 |
| 2010 | 178 | #1082 |
| 2009 | 160 | #1143 |
| 2008 | 134 | #1294 |
| 2007 | 107 | #1488 |
| 2006 | 61 | #2126 |
| 2005 | 46 | #2467 |
| 2004 | 44 | #2489 |
| 2003 | 38 | #2620 |
| 2002 | 28 | #3188 |
| 2001 | 20 | #3974 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Maksim a popular boy name?
Maksim ranked #2468 among boys in 2025 with 55 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1174.
When was the name Maksim most popular?
Maksim peaked in 2011, when 204 American boys received the name (ranked #967 that year). Since 2011 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Maksim?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 32,727 newborn American boys was named Maksim. It scores 83/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.