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Maxine is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Feminine elaboration of Max. It has been commonly used only since the beginning of the 20th century." It ranked #497 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, feminine elaboration of Max. It has been commonly used only since the beginning of the 20th century. The entry lists its usage as English.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Maxine ranked #497 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #497 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maxine mean?
Behind the Name does not give Maxine a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: feminine elaboration of Max.
Is Maxine a popular name?
Maxine ranked #497 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Maxine a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Maxine appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Maxine — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
