Maxie
Maxie is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Greatest.
Origin and history
Maxie is a diminutive form derived from names like Maximiliana, Maxine, or Max. It traces back to the Latin word meaning 'greatest'. In the United States, it has been used consistently for females as a friendly, vintage-sounding standalone name or nickname.
Popularity in the United States
4,025 babies in the United States have been named Maxie since 1880. It ranks #2783 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2030.
States where it is most popular
- KY (18.6 %)
- VA (17 %)
- TN (14.3 %)
- GA (13.9 %)
- TX (10.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 48 |
| 1890-1900 | 158 |
| 1900-1910 | 296 |
| 1910-1920 | 690 |
| 1920-1930 | 856 |
| 1930-1940 | 732 |
| 1940-1950 | 450 |
| 1950-1960 | 221 |
| 1960-1970 | 97 |
| 1970-1980 | 83 |
| 1980-1990 | 96 |
| 1990-2000 | 87 |
| 2000-2010 | 59 |
| 2010-2019 | 81 |
| 2020-2029 | 71 |
Famous people named Maxie
- Maxie Wander: Writer, Author
Fun facts
- Maxie originated as a pet form of classic names such as Maxine or Maximiliana.
- While used as a given name for females in the U.S. since the late 19th century, it remains relatively uncommon.