Maxie Unisex

Popularity: #931 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MAX-ee /ˈmæksi/

Origin: Latin; English

Meaning: Latin: Greatest; English: Diminutive of Max

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Maxie is derived from the Latin name Maximus, which means "greatest." The etymological journey begins with the Latin root "maximus," which was used in ancient Rome as a cognomen, a family name that indicated greatness or superiority. This name was later adapted into various forms in different languages, including the Greek "Maksimos" and the Old French "Maxime," before evolving into the diminutive form Maxie in English.

The transition into English occurred during the medieval period, as Latin names were often modified to fit the phonetic and cultural contexts of the vernacular languages of Europe. Historically, the name Maximus has been borne by several notable figures, including Roman emperors and saints.

One of the most significant early bearers was Saint Maximus, a Christian martyr from the 4th century, whose legacy contributed to the name's adoption in Christian contexts. The name gained further prominence through the Latin Vulgate Bible, where variations of the name were used, and it was later popularized in various forms during the Renaissance as classical names were revived.

The name Maxie, as a diminutive, emerged in the 19th century, reflecting a trend of creating affectionate or informal versions of traditional names. Culturally, the name Maxie carries connotations of strength and excellence, resonating with the original meaning of "greatest." It has been associated with various cultural figures and characters in literature and film, often embodying traits of leadership and valor.

The name's diminutive form also lends it a sense of warmth and familiarity, making it appealing in familial and social contexts. Overall, Maxie reflects a rich historical tapestry, rooted in ancient language and culture, while also embodying enduring themes of greatness and affection.

Famous people named Maxie

In this section, you will find notable people named Maxie. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Maxie who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Maxie who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Maxie Rosenbloom is a former professional boxer best known for winning the World Light Heavyweight Championship.

Maxie Baer was a professional boxer best known for being the World Heavyweight Champion and for his role in the film The Prizefighter and the Lady.

Fictional characters named Maxie

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Maxie is a fictional character from the Pokémon video game series. He is the leader of Team Aqua and a Gym Leader in the Hoenn region, known for his ambition to expand the ocean.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Maxie, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

MaxMiloLeoJaxFinnSamZane

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Maxie. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

MackMasonMaddoxMaxwellMiloMaceMarek

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Maxie was first seen in the United States in 1884.

Maxie has ranked as high as #794 nationally, which occurred in 1935, and has been most popular in Texas, South Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia.

In the past 5 years the name Maxie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Maxie is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Maxie was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Maxie.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 23 7 16
2024 20 0 20
2023 13 0 13
2022 14 0 14
2021 8 0 8
2019 13 6 7
2018 16 5 11
2017 12 6 6
2016 17 6 11
2015 12 0 12
2014 8 0 8
2012 5 0 5
2011 12 0 12
2010 9 0 9
2009 8 0 8
2008 13 7 6
2007 16 10 6
2006 7 7 0
2005 14 9 5
2004 20 11 9
2003 10 5 5
2002 7 7 0
2001 15 7 8
2000 19 7 12
1999 13 7 6
1998 13 6 7
1997 9 0 9
1996 14 7 7
1995 21 5 16
1994 25 11 14
1993 16 7 9
1992 19 11 8
1991 25 14 11
1990 8 8 0
1989 23 6 17
1988 32 10 22
1987 42 22 20
1986 20 13 7
1985 28 20 8
1984 23 14 9
1983 25 25 0
1982 24 24 0
1981 29 23 6
1980 33 26 7
1979 27 13 14
1978 26 13 13
1977 31 22 9
1976 35 28 7
1975 29 22 7
1974 17 17 0
1973 27 20 7
1972 31 24 7
1971 41 35 6
1970 41 28 13
1969 42 35 7
1968 45 39 6
1967 40 32 8
1966 43 37 6
1965 42 35 7
1964 54 43 11
1963 59 50 9
1962 79 61 18
1961 62 50 12
1960 59 46 13
1959 68 47 21
1958 74 60 14
1957 75 55 20
1956 78 62 16
1955 71 50 21
1954 86 64 22
1953 93 68 25
1952 75 54 21
1951 94 63 31
1950 87 57 30
1949 116 89 27
1948 110 71 39
1947 109 74 35
1946 132 91 41
1945 99 53 46
1944 143 84 59
1943 138 92 46
1942 146 100 46
1941 145 87 58
1940 141 88 53
1939 165 103 62
1938 181 106 75
1937 151 91 60
1936 175 112 63
1935 215 125 90
1934 183 119 64
1933 150 76 74
1932 184 97 87
1931 133 62 71
1930 149 63 86
1929 150 65 85
1928 157 79 78
1927 148 64 84
1926 150 63 87
1925 139 57 82
1924 167 79 88
1923 162 75 87
1922 159 67 92
1921 146 59 87
1920 149 63 86
1919 145 62 83
1918 165 74 91
1917 159 63 96
1916 129 45 84
1915 143 53 90
1914 100 36 64
1913 84 27 57
1912 68 26 42
1911 60 19 41
1910 69 27 42
1909 49 12 37
1908 55 9 46
1907 45 12 33
1906 48 12 36
1905 37 6 31
1904 38 15 23
1903 36 13 23
1902 28 8 20
1901 22 7 15
1900 39 7 32
1899 39 12 27
1898 24 6 18
1897 16 0 16
1896 30 12 18
1895 21 8 13
1894 17 5 12
1893 22 7 15
1892 15 5 10
1891 11 0 11
1890 27 9 18
1889 14 0 14
1888 16 7 9
1887 9 0 9
1886 7 0 7
1884 9 0 9

Top States for Maxie (1982)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 7
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