Boy · #7,576 in 2026

Maks

Name: Popularity of the name Maks in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Maks, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#7,576

Peak Rank

#2,747 (2011)

Total Babies

348

5-Yr Trend

-30%

2007

First Year

2026

Last Year

2011

Peak Year

#2747

Peak Rank

348

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Maks

Maks first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2007, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2011, when 43 Makss were born — ranking #2,747 that year. As of 2026, Maks ranks #7,576 for baby boys with 8 births, falling sharply (-30%). In total, more than 348 Makss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Maks

Phonetically similar names — useful when Maks is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Max
Macs
Macks
Maxx
Mxs
Mix
Makes
Mex
Mics
Mikes
Mocks
Mcs

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Maks

What does the name Maks mean?

Maks is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2007. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Maks in 2026?

In 2026, Maks ranks #7,576 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Maks most popular?

Maks reached its peak popularity in 2011, ranking #2,747 that year with 43 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Maks most popular?

Maks has historically been most popular in Illinois, Florida. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Maks.

Is Maks a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Maks is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Maks?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Maks include Melchor, Edilberto, Tarren. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Maks

Maks is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2007 and has accumulated 348 births in the dataset. Maks's peak popularity came in 2011 when it ranked #2,747. Use the chart and map above to compare Maks's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.