Maxine
Maxine: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /mækˈsiːn/
Meaning and origin of Maxine
- A female given name from Latin.
Etymology
From Max + -ine. An English feminine form of Max coined at the end of the nineteenth century. Piecewise doublet of Maxina.
How popular is Maxine?
Since 1880, 115,612 girls and 377 boys in the U.S. have been named Maxine (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #76 in 1923. Its highest rank for boys was #1681 in 1928. In 2025 it ranked #497 for girls, with 597 babies given the name.
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Maxine FAQ
What does the name Maxine mean?
A female given name from Latin. From Max + -ine. An English feminine form of Max coined at the end of the nineteenth century. Piecewise doublet of Maxina.
What is the origin of the name Maxine?
Maxine is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Maxine?
Since 1880, 115,612 girls and 377 boys in the U.S. have been named Maxine (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #76 in 1923. Its highest rank for boys was #1681 in 1928. In 2025 it ranked #497 for girls, with 597 babies given the name.
Is Maxine a boy or girl name?
Maxine is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 115,612 girls and 377 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.