A 1920s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Maxine since 1884
Babies named Maxine per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 21 |
| 1890s | 173 |
| 1900s | 1,409 |
| 1910s | 17,800 |
| 1920s | 33,743 |
| 1930s | 20,476 |
| 1940s | 16,070 |
| 1950s | 9,742 |
| 1960s | 4,309 |
| 1970s | 1,541 |
| 1980s | 1,357 |
| 1990s | 1,885 |
| 2000s | 1,570 |
| 2010s | 2,470 |
| 2020s | 3,046 |
Meaning & origin
Maxine, first recorded in 1884, reached its peak popularity in 1923 during the 1920s. After a period of decline, the name has been rising again since 2007, reflecting a revival of early 20th century names. As of 2025, it ranks 496th, with an incidence of 1 in 2,692 births. The name has been particularly favored in Hawaii, Oregon, and Idaho. Its revival demonstrates how vintage names can cycle back into fashion, appealing to parents seeking a name with a strong, classic feel.
Maxine originated as a feminine form of Max, itself a short form of Maximilian or Maxwell. It emerged in the late 19th century, following the fashionable -ine suffix for girls' names. The name gained popularity in the early 20th century, particularly in the United States, and saw a revival in the 2000s.
Where Maxine is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Maxine” around the world
Where Maxine lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
430
babies in 2024
Quebec
14
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Max, Maxi, Macks
Sibling names for Maxine
Names that share Maxine's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Margot, Millie, Vivienne, Audrey, Eloise, Stevie, Deloise, Laraine, Nadean, Willene, Ardene, Clydene, Jerlean, Jerline, Juanice, Ladean, Lajean, Marvine, Maxcine, Montine, Rayma, Verline, Willadean, Wynell, Chestine, Gearldean, Gearline, Jearline, Ladoris, Larene, Lestine, Marinell, Marvina, Modene, Myrlene, Rexanne, Roxine, Verdelle, Wylene, Alexine, Charlestine, Deloyce, Justene, Mardene, Marlean, Modine, Rexine, Shelbia, Willeen
Brothers: Maxwell, Felix, Oscar, Theodore, Simon, Lanell, Thurmon, Clydell, Magnum, Maxi, Octavion, Vondell, Lenville, Lyndol, Warnell
Names like Maxine
Names whose popularity has moved with Maxine's over the last 50 years.
