Maxim
5 countries#1520 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Maxim was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
6,998 births recorded 1923–2025 · currently #1520 · peaked in 2012 with 346 births
Most common in: California, New York, Florida, Washington, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
2,965 births recorded 1967–2022 · currently #1003 · peaked in 2008 with 205 births
Most common in: Paris, Hauts-de-Seine, Val-de-Marne, Bouches-du-Rhône, Alpes-Maritimes
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,740 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #844 · peaked in 2015 with 103 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,705 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #489 · peaked in 2015 with 99 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
32 births recorded 2002–2025 · currently #762 · peaked in 2011 with 5 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
3 births recorded 2013–2013 · peaked in 2013 with 3 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Maxim’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #851 | — |
| 2007 | #789 | ↑62 |
| 2008 | #703 | ↑86 |
| 2009 | #731 | ↓28 |
| 2010 | #729 | ↑2 |
| 2011 | #726 | ↑3 |
| 2012 | #683 | ↑43 |
| 2013 | #731 | ↓48 |
| 2014 | #720 | ↑11 |
| 2015 | #780 | ↓60 |
| 2016 | #847 | ↓67 |
| 2017 | #871 | ↓24 |
| 2018 | #902 | ↓31 |
| 2019 | #984 | ↓82 |
| 2020 | #1111 | ↓127 |
| 2021 | #1076 | ↑35 |
| 2022 | #1171 | ↓95 |
| 2023 | #1337 | ↓166 |
| 2024 | #1448 | ↓111 |
| 2025 | #1520 | ↓72 |
Frequently asked questions about Maxim
Is Maxim a popular name?
Yes — Maxim currently ranks #1520 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Maxim more common for boys or girls?
Maxim is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Maxim most popular?
Maxim peaked in 2012 in United States, with 346 recorded births that year.
Is Maxim rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Maxim’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3175 in 1923 to #1520 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Maxim?
At least 11,703 babies have been recorded with the name Maxim across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Maxim popular in more than one country?
Yes — Maxim appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Maxim?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Maxim include Kallum, Karmelo, Montana, Summit.
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