Maxine Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmak-SEEN / /mækˈsiːn/Latin; French
Meaning
Latin: greatest; French: feminine form of Maximus
Historical & Cultural Background
Maxine is derived from the Latin name Maximus, which means 'greatest.' It became popular in the English-speaking world in the 20th century, particularly in the United States. The name has been used for both boys and girls, though it is predominantly feminine. Its usage for boys is rare and often considered unconventional.
Trend Summary
Maxine has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable peak in the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Max
- Maxy
International Variants
- Maxime (French)
- Maximiliano (Spanish)
- Maximilien (French)
Famous people named Maxine
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Fictional characters named Maxine
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Maxine was first seen in the United States in 1912. Maxine has ranked as high as #873 nationally, which occurred in 1928, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Maxine has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Maxine
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1912 | 7 |
| 1913 | 5 |
| 1915 | 9 |
| 1916 | 12 |
| 1918 | 10 |
| 1919 | 11 |
| 1920 | 11 |
| 1921 | 14 |
| 1922 | 11 |
| 1923 | 11 |
| 1924 | 13 |
| 1925 | 15 |
| 1926 | 15 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1928 | 21 |
| 1929 | 11 |
| 1930 | 16 |
| 1931 | 9 |
| 1932 | 11 |
| 1933 | 9 |
| 1934 | 12 |
| 1935 | 15 |
| 1936 | 12 |
| 1937 | 13 |
| 1938 | 12 |
| 1939 | 11 |
| 1940 | 11 |
| 1941 | 10 |
| 1943 | 12 |
| 1944 | 11 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1946 | 6 |
| 1949 | 6 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1951 | 8 |