Maxine Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Maxine is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Maxine?
Maxine is spelled M-A-X-I-N-E. The name has 6 letters.
Maxine at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Maxine is derived from the Latin name Maximus, which means “greatest.”
- Origin
- Maxine is associated with the Latin root Maximus and has been used in English-speaking countries since the early 20th century.
- Pronunciation
- MAX-een · 2 syllables
Maxine Popularity in 2025
Rank#496
Recorded Births597
- Girls usage rose 22 places to #496 and recorded 2 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Maxine Mean?
Maxine is derived from the Latin name Maximus, which means “greatest.”
Origin: Maxine is associated with the Latin root Maximus and has been used in English-speaking countries since the early 20th century.
How Do You Pronounce Maxine?
PronunciationMAX-een
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Maxine?
- History
- The name Maxine has been recorded in use since the early 1900s and has maintained moderate popularity in English-speaking regions.
Maxine Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 597 | #496 |
| 2024 | Girls | 595 | #518 |
| 2023 | Girls | 591 | #514 |
| 2022 | Girls | 483 | #615 |
| 2021 | Girls | 410 | #703 |
| 2020 | Girls | 370 | #739 |
| 2019 | Girls | 347 | #797 |
| 2018 | Girls | 319 | #850 |
| 2017 | Girls | 311 | #880 |
| 2016 | Girls | 309 | #901 |
| 2015 | Girls | 234 | #1,106 |
| 2014 | Girls | 204 | #1,195 |
| 2013 | Girls | 238 | #1,042 |
| 2012 | Girls | 188 | #1,273 |
| 2011 | Girls | 159 | #1,427 |
| 2010 | Girls | 161 | #1,420 |
| 2009 | Girls | 139 | #1,612 |
| 2008 | Girls | 142 | #1,597 |
| 2007 | Girls | 138 | #1,613 |
| 2006 | Girls | 129 | #1,639 |
| 2005 | Girls | 139 | #1,500 |
| 2004 | Girls | 150 | #1,387 |
| 2003 | Girls | 166 | #1,257 |
| 2002 | Girls | 183 | #1,135 |
When Was Maxine Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1924 · Girls
3,659 recorded births
National rank #77
1921 · Girls
3,630 recorded births
National rank #77
1923 · Girls
3,603 recorded births
National rank #76
1925 · Girls
3,538 recorded births
National rank #79
Where Maxine Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| HI | #136 | 6 |
| WA | #273 | 26 |
| OR | #273 | 13 |
| ID | #308 | 7 |
| WI | #310 | 17 |
| CA | #322 | 101 |
| IN | #333 | 21 |
| MA | #334 | 17 |