How Many People Are Named Maksim?

Complete statistics for the name Maksim in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Maksim
Very Rare
2,623
Estimated People
1 in 125,810
1 in X Americans
2011
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
2,623 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)
100%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 13

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 5
Arizona 20
California 352
Colorado 18
Connecticut 11
Florida 145
Georgia 6
Illinois 184
Indiana 24
Massachusetts 55
Michigan 58
Minnesota 16
North Carolina 13
New Jersey 43
New York 239
Ohio 56
Oregon 22
Pennsylvania 99
Texas 61
Utah 5
Virginia 21
Washington 165
Wisconsin 10
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 33.3%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Maksim

How Many People Have the Name Maksim in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,623 people in the United States currently share the name Maksim. That works out to roughly 1 in every 125,810 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Maksim a Common or Rare Name?

Maksim is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Maksim Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Maksim are covered in full on the Maksim name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Maksim Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Maksim in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female. Maksim is used almost exclusively as a male name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Maksim Most Popular?

The name Maksim reached peak popularity in 2011, with 204 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Maksim Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Maksim across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Maksim?

Approximately 2,623 people in the United States share the name Maksim, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Maksim a rare name?

Maksim is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 125,810 Americans has this name.

What does the name Maksim mean?

The meaning and origin of Maksim is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Maksim more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Maksim are male and 0% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Maksim most popular?

The name Maksim reached its peak in 2011, with 204 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People2,623
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 125,810
GenderMale
Avg Age13
Peak Year2011
Male %100%
Female %0%

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