Maxim is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #851 in 2003 with 204 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2012 with 346 births ranking #686. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 218.8%. In 2003, approximately 1 in every 9,683 boys born was named Maxim. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.