Maxine Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Latin
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Maxine means 'greatest' or 'the great'.
Meaning of the Name Maxine
Maxine is a feminine given name that originated from the Latin name Maximus, meaning 'greatest' or 'the great'. It is a variant of the name Maxima, which is the feminine form of Maximus. Maxine has become popular in English-speaking countries during the 20th century. It is known for its strong and powerful connotations.
Popularity of the Name Maxine
The popularity for the name Maxine peaked in popularity in the year 1924 with 3,659 births, which ranked number 134 out of 9,733 unique names for that year. Maxine had the most female births in 1924 with 3,659, which ranked number 77 out of 5,900 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1928 with 21, which ranked number 1,647 out of 4,723 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Maxine has increased sharply over the last ten years from 188 births to 481 births, an increase of 155.85%. Among females, Maxine has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 188 births to 481 births, an increase of 155.85%.
Nationwide Popularity of Maxine
- 20 Year Trend of Maxine: 162.84%
- 10 Year Trend of Maxine: 155.85%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Maxine: 155.85%
Popularity of Maxine by State
Among females, Maxine was most popular in Western states with 131 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 84 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Maxine. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 688 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 84 | 415 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 360 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 941 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 981 |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 307 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 491 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 571 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 388 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 416 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 589 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 324 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 723 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 876 |
| NE | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 356 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 546 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 30 | 564 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 538 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 284 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 509 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 695 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 35 | 874 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 525 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 565 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 510 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 809 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Maxine
- Total Births of Maxine: 528 (9.85%)
- Female Births of Maxine: 528 (9.85%)
Given the upward trend of Maxine over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 9.85% increase in total births, for a total of 528 births in 2024. For Females, births for Maxine have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 528 female births in 2024, an increase of 9.85%.