Rising since 2001, #3,583 for boys today.
Popularity of Maksym since 2001
Babies named Maksym per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2014, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Maksym's real moment was 2023.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 129 |
| 2010s | 268 |
| 2020s | 143 |
Meaning & origin
Maksym is the Ukrainian and Polish variant of Maxim, itself from the Latin Maximus meaning 'greatest'. Since its first recorded U.S. appearance in 2001, it has been on a steady rise, peaking in popularity in 2023. In 2025, it ranked 3583 with roughly 1 in every 55,099 newborn boys receiving the name. The name is most concentrated in Illinois and New York, reflecting sizable Ukrainian and Polish communities. Its upward trajectory suggests growing appreciation for this strong, international-sounding name.
Maksym is a Ukrainian and Polish form of the Latin name Maximus, derived from the word 'maximus' meaning 'greatest'. The name has been used in Slavic countries for centuries, particularly among Eastern Orthodox communities, and has gained popularity in Ukraine since the country's independence.
Where Maksym is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Maksym” around the world
Where Maksym lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Max
Variants: Maksim, Maxim, Maksymilian
Sibling names for Maksym
Names that share Maksym's style, for a brother or sister.
