Maxim is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #847 in 2016 with 265 recorded births. This places Maxim in the top 6% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2012 with 346 births ranking #686. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 314.1%. In 2016, approximately 1 in every 7,159 boys born was named Maxim. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.