Maxim
boy name#1520 in 2025Maxim entered the US charts in 1923, peaked at #683 in 2012, ranks #1520 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1923–2025
#1520
rank today
#683
peak (2012)
114
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #3688 |
| 1930s | #3614 |
| 1940s | #3057 |
| 1950s | #3433 |
| 1960s | #3495 |
| 1970s | #4387 |
| 1980s | #3267 |
| 1990s | #1716 |
| 2000s | #864 |
| 2010s | #797 |
| 2020s | #1277 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Maxim has been most popular in CA, FL, NY.
Living bearers
About 6,800 people named Maxim are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Maxim alive today was born around 2011, making them about 14 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Maxim in 2025?
- Maxim ranks #1520 among US boy names in 2025, with 114 babies given the name.
- When was the name Maxim most popular?
- Maxim peaked in 2012, reaching #683 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Maxim with classmates?
- Maxim will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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