Total births
2,678
Boys' name · since 1993
Maksim
Since 1993, U.S. Social Security records show 2,678 babies named Maksim, peaking in 2011. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1932
- among boys today
- 2,678
- born since 1993
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 86%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Maksim is the #1932 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 2,678 recorded since 1993.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Maksim has been recorded 2,678 times among boys since 1993, currently ranked #1932 nationally and more common than 86% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1993 to 2025.
- #1932 among boys today
- 2,678 born since 1993
- 2010s peak decade
- 86% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Maksim is currently the #1932 boys' name in America, more common than 86% of boys - 2,678 born since 1993, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1932
- among boys today
- 2,678
- born since 1993
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 86%
- more common than other boys
Maksim vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1932
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 86% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
56% of everyone ever named Maksim was born in this single decade.
2011
Single peak year
204 babies were named Maksim in 2011 - its busiest year on record.
How Maksim compares
2,678 Top 18% higher than 82% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Maksim's all-time total is 7x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Maksim | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,678 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 204 | 23 | 22,252 |
Maksim's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Maksim splits its recorded history at 2009: 79% of all births land in the more recent half, 21% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1993 (6 births) -- compare that against the 2011 peak of 204 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Maksim at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2011
Current rank
#1,932
Active since
1993
Maksim popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1993–2025
- Peak year (2011)
- 204
- Annual births at peak, across 33 years of records
Maksim by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Maksim's strongest decade.
1,494 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 56% of all-time use.
Maksim births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 61
1990s
61 births
- 2000s
2000s
662 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,494 births
- 2020s 461
2020s
461 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 1,494 births (56% of all-time use).
How Maksim compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Maksim's total volume
Maksim vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Maksim by state
Where Maksim concentrates geographically, total births since 1993
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 360 | 13.4% |
| #2 | New York | | 244 | 9.1% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 190 | 7.1% |
| #4 | Washington | | 165 | 6.2% |
| #5 | Florida | | 151 | 5.6% |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | | 99 | 3.7% |
| #7 | Texas | | 61 | 2.3% |
| #8 | Michigan | | 58 | 2.2% |
California share of Maksim's total US births 13.4%
Even split
360 of 2,678 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 23 reporting states.
Maksim appears in 23 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Maksim? ▼
2,678 babies have been named Maksim since 1993. It currently ranks #1932 among boys. The peak year was 2011 with 204 births.
When was Maksim most popular? ▼
Maksim was most popular in the 2010s decade with 1,494 total births. The single peak year was 2011.
Where is Maksim most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Maksim are California (360 births), New York (244 births), Illinois (190 births).
How long has the name Maksim been used? ▼
Records for Maksim go back to 1993, giving 33 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Maksim? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Makai, Makhi, Makari, Makoa, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Maksim's data
- Maksim's decade-level peak was the 2010s (1,494 total births); usage has since declined to 461 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Maksims (360 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Maksim
Nearby Names Like Maksim
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Maksim
Makai Boy
#533 9,298 births
Makhi Boy
#1980 4,131 births
Makari Boy
#974 1,815 births
Makoa Boy
#1117 1,480 births
Makaio Boy
#1469 1,338 births
Compare Maksim side by side: Maksim vs Makai Maksim vs Makhi Maksim vs Makari
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Maksim
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1993–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Maksim: #1932 Boys' Name - 2,678 Births, Peak 2011." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/maksim. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Maksim draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.