How Many People Are Named Maks?
Complete statistics for the name Maks: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Maks is a very rare male name, with only 328 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,005,356 Americans. Almost all of them are under 30, highlighting its status as a genuinely modern name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes leadership, authority, and material success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 11All 331 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2011Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Maks Through the Generations
Maks, a name that's been around since 2011 but hasn't seen much growth since then, peaked with 43 births that year. Today, it's mostly found among younger individuals, with 331 under 30 years old and none over 60. The average age of someone named Maks is 11, indicating it's a relatively new name in the American landscape, with a declining trend since its peak.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
✨ Similar Names to Maks
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Maks's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Maks
How Many People Have the Name Maks?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 194 people in the United States currently share the name Maks. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,708,501 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Maks a Common or Rare Name?
Maks is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Maks Mean?
Maks means "creative variant of Max" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Maks in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Maks Most Popular?
The name Maks reached peak popularity in 2011, with 43 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Maks?
Approximately 194 people named Maks live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 194. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,708,501 Americans.
Is Maks a rare name?
Maks is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,708,501 Americans has this name.
What does the name Maks mean?
Maks means "creative variant of Max" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Maks more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Maks are male and 0% are female.
When was Maks most popular?
Maks peaked in 2011 with 43 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.