Maxie
Maxie is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Greatest.
Origin and history
Maxie is traditionally a diminutive of Maximiliano, Maxwell, or Maximilian, rooted in the Latin word for 'greatest'. While historically used for both boys and girls in the United States, its popularity peaked in the early-to-mid 20th century and it remains a rare choice today.
Popularity in the United States
4,647 babies in the United States have been named Maxie since 1880. It ranks #1819 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1920.
States where it is most popular
- SC (29.1 %)
- TX (21 %)
- AL (7.7 %)
- LA (6.9 %)
- TN (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 7 |
| 1890-1900 | 64 |
| 1900-1910 | 101 |
| 1910-1920 | 432 |
| 1920-1930 | 671 |
| 1930-1940 | 954 |
| 1940-1950 | 829 |
| 1950-1960 | 580 |
| 1960-1970 | 428 |
| 1970-1980 | 222 |
| 1980-1990 | 183 |
| 1990-2000 | 76 |
| 2000-2010 | 70 |
| 2010-2019 | 23 |
| 2020-2029 | 7 |
Famous people named Maxie
- Maxie Rosenbloom: Boxer, Actor
- Maxie Baughan: Football Player, Coach
Fun facts
- Maxie originated as an affectionate nickname for classical Latin names like Maximilian and modern English surnames like Maxwell.
- The name enjoyed its highest usage in the United States during the early 20th century before declining into rare usage.