Maksim
Meaninggreatest · Russian form of Maximus
- US rank
- #2,451
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #967 in 2011
55 babies were named Maksim in the US in 2025. It has dropped 602 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1993–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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Maksim Bahdanovič
Belarusian writer (1891–1917)
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 31,056 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Maksim, 55 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Maksim would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMaksim first shows up in US birth records in 1993, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 32 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2011, when it reached #967.
- Then vs nowMaksim is 2.6× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 81,967 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 31,056.
- TrendMaksim has slipped 602 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,451. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningMaksim is a Russian form of Maximus, which means “greatest”.
About the name Maksim
Maksim is a boy name of Indian origin meaning “greatest”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-sim”. US birth records list Maksim for boys from 1993 to 2025, in 33 of those 33 years. Its best year was 2011, when it ranked #967 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,451, with 55 babies.
Origin:Indian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.6 | 219,436 boys |
| 2000s | 33 | 30,395 boys |
| 2010s | 79 | 12,615 boys |
| 2020s | 44 | 22,506 boys |
More Indian boy names
- Unisex name: Makai · toward the sea
- Unisex name: Rohan · ascending
- Boy name: Gian · God is gracious
- Boy name: Rishi · sage, seer
- Boy name: Krish · dark, black
- Unisex name: Neel · blue
- Unisex name: Mahdi · rightly guided
- Boy name: Hiram · exalted brother
Questions about the name Maksim
What does the name Maksim mean?
Maksim means “greatest” in Russian, as a form of Maximus.
What is the origin of the name Maksim?
Maksim has Indian roots in our records. Other Indian names include Makai, Rohan, Gian.
Is Maksim a boy or girl name?
Maksim is a boy name.
How popular is the name Maksim?
Maksim ranked #2,451 for US boys in 2025, given to 55 babies. Its best year was 2011 (#967).