Maxine
Maxine is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Greatest.
Origin and history
Maxine is a feminine name of Latin origin, derived as a diminutival or feminine form of Maximilian or Marcus, ultimately rooted in the word for greatest. It experienced peak popularity in the United States during the early-to-mid 20th century and has seen a mild vintage resurgence in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
115,612 babies in the United States have been named Maxine since 1880. It ranks #334 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #569.
States where it is most popular
- MI (5.5 %)
- CA (5.2 %)
- IL (5.1 %)
- TX (5 %)
- NY (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 21 |
| 1890-1900 | 173 |
| 1900-1910 | 1,409 |
| 1910-1920 | 17,800 |
| 1920-1930 | 33,743 |
| 1930-1940 | 20,476 |
| 1940-1950 | 16,070 |
| 1950-1960 | 9,742 |
| 1960-1970 | 4,309 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,541 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,357 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,885 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,570 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,470 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,046 |
Famous people named Maxine
- Maxine Waters: Politician, Congresswoman
- Maxine Hong Kingston: Author, Professor
- Maxine Peak: Actress
Nicknames
Max, Maxie
Fun facts
- Maxine was a top 100 name for girls in the United States from the 1910s through the 1930s.
- The name stems from the Latin word 'maximus', meaning greatest.