The first name Maksim

In 2025, 14 boys were named Maksim, making it the 1,798th most popular boys’ name. It peaked in 2013, with 53 births (#637).

Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Maksim with other names.

In 2025, 55 boys born in the United States were named Maksim, the 2,466th most popular boys’ name that year. It was used most in 2011, when 204 were.

US Social Security Administration, from applications for a Social Security card. A name is only published for a year when at least five babies were given it, so quieter years show as zero.

• Maksim Bahdanovič
  Belarusian writer (1891–1917)
• Maksim Mrvica
  Croatian pianist, born 1975
• Maksim Romaschenko
  Belarusian footballer, born 1976
• Maksim Medvedev
  Footballer, born 1989
• Maksim Nedasekau
  Belarusian high jumper (1998-)
• Maksim Tsyhalka
  Belarusian footballer, 1983–2020
• Maksim Bardachow
  Belarusian footballer, born 1986
• Maksim Znak
  Belarusian lawyer and political activist, born 1981
• Maksim Haretski
  Belarusian writer (1893-1938)
• Maksim Paskotši
  Estonian association football player (born 2003)
• Maksim Skavysh
  Belarusian footballer, born 1989
• Maksim Zhavnerchik
  Belarusian footballer, born 1985

How popular is the name Maksim?

In 2025, 14 boys born in England and Wales were named Maksim, ranking 1,798th. Its peak was 2013, with 53 births.

Is Maksim a boy's or a girl's name?

Mostly a boy's name: 100% of the 2,678 US babies named Maksim since 1880 were boys.

When was Maksim most popular?

2011 in the United States, when 204 babies were named Maksim, its highest rank at 969th.