Maxim
Boy nameMaxim has been given to 6,998 babies in the U.S. since 1923. It peaked in 2012.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
6,998
Peak year
2012 (346 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1923
10-year trend
▼ -62%
Gender split
0% girls / 100% boys
Rank through the decades
Maxim's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 2000 | #964 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Maxim — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Maxim.
FAQ
How popular is the name Maxim?
Maxim has been given to 6,998 babies in the U.S. since 1923. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Maxim peak?
Maxim peaked in 2012, when 346 babies were given the name.
Is Maxim a girl or boy name?
Maxim is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Maxim are boys).
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