Maksim

Maksim is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 82 boys in the United States.

Maksim at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Maksim

Maksim belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Maksim first appears in Social Security records in 1993. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #969 in 2011, and in 2024 82 babies received the name — 2,623 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Maksim in US records

First recorded (US)
1993
Best US rank
#969 in 2011
Peak year
2011
Babies named Maksim in 2024
82
Total since 1880
2,623

Maksim in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2001
Best rank
#637 in 2013
Babies named Maksim in 2025
14
Total since 1996
554

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Maksim mean?

The meaning of Maksim is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Maksim a boy or girl name?

Maksim is a boy name. In 2024, 82 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Maksim?

Maksim comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Maksim?

Maksim first appears in US records in 1993. Its best-ever ranking was #969 in 2011, and 82 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].