Maksim Boy
Origin(s)
Slavic; Latin
Meaning
Slavic: greatest; Latin: the greatest
Historical & Cultural Background
In Slavic cultures, Maksim is derived from the name Maxim, which is associated with greatness and often used in religious contexts. The Latin origin ties back to the name Maximus, historically used in Roman times to denote high status or rank.
Trend Summary
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Variants
- Maxim
- Maximilian
- Maksym
International Variants
- Maksym (Ukrainian)
- Maxime (French)
- Massimo (Italian)
Famous people named Maksim
Maksim Gorky — Russian author
Maksim Chmerkovskiy — Ukrainian-American dancer
Fictional characters named Maksim
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Maksim was first seen in the United States in 1993. Maksim has ranked as high as #1142 nationally which occurred in 2011 and has been most popular in California, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Maksim has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Maksim (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 10 | |
| FL | 6 | |
| IL | 6 | |
| MA | 6 | |
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 16 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 24 |
| 2001 | 20 |
| 2002 | 28 |
| 2003 | 38 |
| 2004 | 44 |
| 2005 | 46 |
| 2006 | 61 |
| 2007 | 107 |
| 2008 | 134 |
| 2009 | 160 |
| 2010 | 178 |
| 2011 | 204 |
| 2012 | 161 |
| 2013 | 153 |
| 2014 | 131 |
| 2015 | 158 |
| 2016 | 144 |
| 2017 | 139 |
| 2018 | 125 |
| 2019 | 101 |
| 2020 | 80 |
| 2021 | 85 |
| 2022 | 83 |
| 2023 | 76 |
| 2024 | 82 |