Maxim: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A greatest name meaning the greatest, commanding and supreme.
- Origin
- Russian
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #1106
- Peak
- #686 in 2012
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Maxim Means
Maxim is a boy name of Russian origin. A greatest name meaning the greatest, commanding and supreme.
How Popular Maxim Is
Maxim currently ranks #1106 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #686 in 2012. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Maxim
- At its most popular, Maxim reached #686 in the U.S. in 2012.
- Maxim is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Maxim is a name with Russian cultural heritage.
Names Like Maxim
Other Russian names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Maxim
Russian names that pair well as a brother or sister to Maxim.
Questions About Maxim
What does Maxim mean?
Maxim is a boy name of Russian origin. A greatest name meaning the greatest, commanding and supreme.
How popular is Maxim?
Maxim currently ranks #1106 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #686 in 2012. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Maxim come from?
Maxim comes from Russian roots. At its most popular, Maxim reached #686 in the U.S. in 2012.
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