The nameMaxim
Maxim is the Russian and English form of Maxime. In France it was mostly given in the 2000s.
- Boy's name
- Latin
- Feast day
Meaning
Maxim comes from the Latin maximus, "the greatest".
Origin
Latin, through the Russian Maksim.
History
Maxim appeared in France in the late 1960s and peaked in the late 2000s.
Popularity of the name Maxim
Maxim in France
Maxim was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 1,310 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Maxim. Its rise began around 1989, and it peaked in 2008. Half of all babies named Maxim in France were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 36 births a year on average, against 67 in the five years before.
Maxim in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maxim mean?
Maxim comes from the Latin maximus, "the greatest".
What is the origin of the name Maxim?
Latin, through the Russian Maksim.
Is Maxim a girl's or a boy's name?
Maxim is a boy's name.