Maxim

Maxim 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 125 boys in the United States.

Maxim at a glance

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

About the name Maxim

Maxim 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, Maxim first appears in Social Security records in 1923. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #686 in 2012, and in 2024 125 babies received the name — 6,878 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Maxim in US records

First recorded (US)
1923
Best US rank
#686 in 2012
Peak year
2012
Babies named Maxim in 2024
125
Total since 1880
6,878

Maxim in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#327 in 1997
Babies named Maxim in 2025
65
Total since 1996
1,937

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Maxim mean?

The meaning of Maxim 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 Maxim a boy or girl name?

Maxim is a boy name. In 2024, 125 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Maxim?

Maxim comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Maxim?

Maxim first appears in US records in 1923. Its best-ever ranking was #686 in 2012, and 125 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].