Maxim Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationMAK-sim / /ˈmæksɪm/Latin; Greek
Meaning
Latin: 'greatest'; Greek: 'the greatest'
Historical & Cultural Background
Maxim is derived from the Latin name Maximus, which means 'greatest'. It has been used since ancient Rome and was popularized by early Christian saints. The name has remained in use throughout history and is often associated with strength and leadership. In modern times, it is a common name in various cultures.
Trend Summary
Maxim has seen a steady level of popularity in the United States, particularly in the 21st century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Max
- Maxie
International Variants
- Maxime (French)
- Maksim (Russian)
- Maximiliano (Spanish)
- Maksym (Ukrainian)
Famous people named Maxim
Maxim Gorky was a Russian writer and political activist known for his influential works in the early 20th century.
Maxim Chmerkovskiy is a Ukrainian-American dancer and choreographer known for his appearances on 'Dancing with the Stars'.
Fictional characters named Maxim
Maxim de Winter is a character in Daphne du Maurier's novel 'Rebecca', known for his mysterious past and troubled marriage.
Maxim is a character in the video game series 'Max Payne', known for his dark and gritty narrative.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Maxim was first seen in the United States in 1923. Maxim has ranked as high as #1035 nationally, which occurred in 2012, and has been most popular in California, New York, Florida, Washington, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Maxim has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Maxim (2005)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 28 | |
| CA | 22 | |
| WA | 19 | |
| TX | 9 | |
| IL | 9 | |
| PA | 8 | |
| FL | 6 | |
| MA | 6 | |
| OH | 6 | |
| MI | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1923 | 8 |
| 1926 | 5 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1940 | 6 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1942 | 8 |
| 1943 | 7 |
| 1944 | 6 |
| 1946 | 7 |
| 1952 | 7 |
| 1953 | 7 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1962 | 8 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 12 |
| 1982 | 11 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 16 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 25 |
| 1987 | 35 |
| 1988 | 31 |
| 1989 | 29 |
| 1990 | 35 |
| 1991 | 30 |
| 1992 | 41 |
| 1993 | 47 |
| 1994 | 50 |
| 1995 | 46 |
| 1996 | 64 |
| 1997 | 82 |
| 1998 | 94 |
| 1999 | 109 |
| 2000 | 158 |
| 2001 | 167 |
| 2002 | 168 |
| 2003 | 204 |
| 2004 | 194 |
| 2005 | 177 |
| 2006 | 236 |
| 2007 | 273 |
| 2008 | 334 |
| 2009 | 319 |
| 2010 | 314 |
| 2011 | 313 |
| 2012 | 346 |
| 2013 | 319 |
| 2014 | 335 |
| 2015 | 301 |
| 2016 | 265 |
| 2017 | 249 |
| 2018 | 240 |
| 2019 | 216 |
| 2020 | 177 |
| 2021 | 197 |
| 2022 | 174 |
| 2023 | 142 |
| 2024 | 125 |