Holding steady, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Maxene since 1914
Babies named Maxene per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 75 |
| 1920s | 221 |
| 1930s | 91 |
| 1940s | 71 |
| 1950s | 8 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 27 |
| 2020s | 8 |
Meaning & origin
Maxene is a rare feminine name that peaked in popularity in 1923, ranking 10,917th in the United States as of 2025, with about 1 in 200,908 newborn girls receiving the name. First recorded in 1914, it saw its greatest use during the 1920s, reflecting the trend of elegant, French-influenced variants like Maxine. The name has remained consistently stable in its low frequency, never entering the mainstream. Its spelling with an 'e' gives it a distinctive, slightly vintage charm that sets it apart from the more common Maxine.
Maxene is a variant of Maxine, the feminine form of Max, which is a short form of Maximilian or Maxwell. Maximilian comes from the Latin name Maximilianus, derived from maximus, meaning 'greatest'. Maxene emerged in the early 20th century, likely as a stylish variant of the more common Maxine, and saw modest use in the 1920s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Max, Maxie
Variants: Maxine
Sibling names for Maxene
Names that share Maxene's style, for a brother or sister.
