Maksim

Maksim - A very unique male name

Maksim appeared on the charts for the first time in 1998 on position #2813. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Maksim and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Maksim? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Maksim. The baby boy name Maksim was given to 25 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2243 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 58,651 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Maksim peaked in popularity 15 years ago in 2011 on position 950.

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Maksim is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Maksim is currently topping the baby name charts in Illinois at position #1,228 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,941.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Maksim is where you live.

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Maksim origin and meaning

Russian/Slavic, form of Maxim

The Russian and Slavic form of Maxim, from Latin Maximus, 'greatest'

Maksim is the standard form of Maxim across Russian, Ukrainian and Balkan naming. It entered US data in 1998 and peaked in 2011, and its best-known American bearer is a ballroom star.

Attested etymology

Maksim is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Maksim, pop culture references for the name Maksim and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Maksim

We've found the following names that sound similar to Maksim, sorted by popularity.

Mason / Maximo / Menachem / Maxim / Mayson / Maison / Massimo / Masen / Maximino / Maxon /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Maksim

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Maksim a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Maksim?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

mahk-SEEM · /mɑkˈsim/

Around the world

• Maksim (Russian) — The standard Russian form of the name
• Maksym (Ukrainian) — The Ukrainian form of the same name

Spellings and nicknames

• Maxim — The Latin-form spelling, a separate established name

Famous bearers

• Maksim Chmerkovskiy — Ukrainian-American ballroom dancer, a long-running professional on Dancing with the Stars (b. 1980) Contemporary

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Maksim gives the Maxim family an authentically Slavic spelling. It is recognisable from television and still uncommon.

Worth knowing

• Americans may need the spelling distinguished from Maxim