Total births
1,098
Unisex name · since 1920
Maxime
Maxime has 1,098 recorded births since 1920 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2001 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #4095
- among boys today
- 1,098
- born since 1920
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other boys
1,098 babies have been named Maxime since 1920, making it today's #4095 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Maxime recorded 1,098 times among boys since 1920, holding rank #4095 nationally today, ahead of 71% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1920 to 2025.
- #4095 among boys today
- 1,098 born since 1920
- 2010s peak decade
- 71% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Maxime is currently the #4095 unisex name in America, more common than 71% of boys - 1,098 born since 1920, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4095
- among boys today
- 1,098
- born since 1920
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other boys
Maxime vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4095
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 71% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Maxime was born in this single decade.
2001
Single peak year
40 babies were named Maxime in 2001 - its busiest year on record.
How Maxime compares
1,098 Top 29% higher than 71% 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
Maxime's all-time total is 199% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Maxime | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,098 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 40 | 23 | 22,252 |
Maxime's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Maxime's SSA record in two at 2001 and the more recent half accounts for 70% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 30%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1920, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2001 peak of 40, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Maxime at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2001
Current rank
#4,095
Active since
1920
Maxime popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1920–2025
- Peak year (2001)
- 40
- Annual births at peak, across 106 years of records
Maxime popularity over time - girls
55 total births recorded since 1988 (Maxime as girls' name)
Maxime by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Maxime's strongest decade.
331 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Maxime births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 10
1920s
10 births
- 1970s 22
1970s
22 births
- 1980s 80
1980s
80 births
- 1990s
1990s
185 births
- 2000s
2000s
318 births
- 2010s
2010s
331 births
- 2020s
2020s
152 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 331 births (30% of all-time use).
How Maxime 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 Maxime's total volume
Maxime vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Maxime by state
Where Maxime concentrates geographically, total births since 1920
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 153 | 13.9% |
| #2 | New York | | 134 | 12.2% |
| #3 | Florida | | 34 | 3.1% |
| #4 | Massachusetts | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #5 | Texas | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Maxime's total US births 13.9%
Even split
153 of 1,098 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Maxime? ▼
1,098 babies have been named Maxime since 1920. It currently ranks #4095 among boys. The peak year was 2001 with 40 births.
When was Maxime most popular? ▼
Maxime was most popular in the 2010s decade with 331 total births. The single peak year was 2001.
Where is Maxime most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Maxime are California (153 births), New York (134 births), Florida (34 births).
Is Maxime a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Maxime is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,098 births, and as a girl's name it has 55 births.
How long has the name Maxime been used? ▼
Records for Maxime go back to 1920, giving 106 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Maxime? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Max, Maxwell, Maximus, Maximiliano, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Maxime's data
- Maxime's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (331 total births) through the 2020s (152) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Maximes (153 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 Maxime
Nearby Names Like Maxime
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Maxime
Max Boy
#175 167,458 births
Maxwell Boy
#182 108,732 births
Maximus Boy
#331 34,662 births
Maximiliano Boy
#299 23,972 births
Maximilian Boy
#586 18,940 births
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1920–2025 (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. "Maxime: #4095 Unisex Name - 1,098 Births, Peak 2001." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/maxime. 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 Maxime 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 July 2026.