Boy · #4,384 in 2026

Maksym

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

Current Rank

#4,384

Peak Rank

#2,929 (2014)

Total Babies

557

5-Yr Trend

+26%

2001

First Year

2026

Last Year

2014

Peak Year

#2929

Peak Rank

557

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Maksym

Maksym first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2001, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2014, when 39 Maksyms were born — ranking #2,929 that year. As of 2026, Maksym ranks #4,384 for baby boys with 24 births, rising sharply (+26% over the past five years). In total, more than 557 Maksyms have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Maksym

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Maksym

What does the name Maksym mean?

Maksym is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2001. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Maksym in 2026?

In 2026, Maksym ranks #4,384 among boys' names in the U.S., with 24 babies given the name that year.

When was Maksym most popular?

Maksym reached its peak popularity in 2014, ranking #2,929 that year with 39 babies given the name.

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

Maksym has historically been most popular in Illinois, New Jersey, Michigan. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Maksym.

Is Maksym a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Maksym?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Maksym include Levan, Mandy, Shaunte. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Maksym

Maksym is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2001 and has accumulated 557 births in the dataset. Maksym's peak popularity came in 2014 when it ranked #2,929. Use the chart and map above to compare Maksym'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.