Maxim is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #956 in 2002 with 168 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2012 with 346 births ranking #686. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 162.5%. In 2002, approximately 1 in every 11,556 boys born was named Maxim. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.