Maksim
5 countries#2451 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Maksim was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,678 births recorded 1993–2025 · currently #2451 · peaked in 2011 with 204 births
Most common in: California, New York, Illinois, Washington, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
507 births recorded 2001–2021 · peaked in 2013 with 53 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
493 births recorded 2001–2021 · currently #1023 · peaked in 2013 with 53 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
271 births recorded 1998–2022 · currently #2199 · peaked in 2017 with 28 births
Most common in: Paris, Seine-Saint-Denis, Rhône, Hauts-de-Seine, Val-de-Marne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
8 births recorded 2008–2010 · peaked in 2008 with 5 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
6 births recorded 2010–2012 · peaked in 2010 with 3 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Maksim’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2126 | — |
| 2007 | #1488 | ↑638 |
| 2008 | #1294 | ↑194 |
| 2009 | #1143 | ↑151 |
| 2010 | #1082 | ↑61 |
| 2011 | #967 | ↑115 |
| 2012 | #1135 | ↓168 |
| 2013 | #1174 | ↓39 |
| 2014 | #1329 | ↓155 |
| 2015 | #1174 | ↑155 |
| 2016 | #1266 | ↓92 |
| 2017 | #1300 | ↓34 |
| 2018 | #1401 | ↓101 |
| 2019 | #1624 | ↓223 |
| 2020 | #1849 | ↓225 |
| 2021 | #1823 | ↑26 |
| 2022 | #1892 | ↓69 |
| 2023 | #1999 | ↓107 |
| 2024 | #1921 | ↑78 |
| 2025 | #2451 | ↓530 |
Frequently asked questions about Maksim
Is Maksim a popular name?
Yes — Maksim currently ranks #2451 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Maksim more common for boys or girls?
Maksim is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Maksim most popular?
Maksim peaked in 2011 in United States, with 204 recorded births that year.
Is Maksim rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Maksim’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #7638 in 1993 to #2451 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Maksim?
At least 3,456 babies have been recorded with the name Maksim across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Maksim popular in more than one country?
Yes — Maksim appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Northern Ireland, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Maksim?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Maksim include Kerry, Malachai, Marvens.
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