Maks
A transliteration of the Russian or Ukrainian male given name diminutive Макс (Maks)
Every Maks since 2007 — 339 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maks
Maks is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,400 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2007, 339 American babies have been named Maks. Its peak came in 2011, when 43 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Maks stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maks year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #9,400 |
| 2024 | 10 | #8,110 |
| 2023 | 8 | #9,443 |
| 2022 | 13 | #6,701 |
| 2021 | 8 | #9,371 |
| 2020 | 15 | #5,871 |
| 2019 | 11 | #7,450 |
| 2018 | 17 | #5,458 |
| 2017 | 18 | #5,224 |
| 2016 | 22 | #4,569 |
| 2015 | 29 | #3,752 |
| 2014 | 22 | #4,478 |
| 2013 | 21 | #4,561 |
| 2012 | 37 | #3,090 |
| 2011 | 43 | #2,777 |
| 2010 | 31 | #3,504 |
| 2009 | 15 | #5,986 |
| 2008 | 6 | #12,020 |
| 2007 | 5 | #13,648 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maks mean?
A transliteration of the Russian or Ukrainian male given name diminutive Макс (Maks)
How popular is the name Maks in 2025?
Maks ranked #9,400 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maks?
339 babies have been named Maks in the United States since 2007, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maks most popular?
Maks peaked in 2011, when 43 newborns received the name.
Is Maks a boy or girl name?
Maks is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maks rising or falling?
Maks is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.