Maksim
Maksim is a boy's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Greatest.
Origin and history
Maksim is a Slavic form of the Latin name Maximus, long popular across Eastern Europe. It entered broader U.S. usage in the late 20th century as multicultural names grew more familiar. While relatively uncommon in the United States, it maintains steady usage as a sleek, classical option.
Popularity in the United States
2,678 babies in the United States have been named Maksim since 1880. It ranks #2504 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1472.
States where it is most popular
- CA (21.8 %)
- NY (14.8 %)
- IL (11.5 %)
- WA (10 %)
- FL (9.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 61 |
| 2000-2010 | 662 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,494 |
| 2020-2029 | 461 |
Famous people named Maksim
- Maksim Chmerkovskiy: Dancer, Choreographer
- Maksim Gorky: Writer, Playwright
Nicknames
Max, Maks
Fun facts
- Maksim derives from the Roman family name Maximus, which means 'greatest'.
- It remains one of the most consistently popular given names for boys in Eastern Europe.