Maxine

Maxine is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 591 girls in the United States.

Maxine at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/mækˈsiːn/

About the name Maxine

Maxine belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Maxine first appears in Social Security records in 1884. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #76 in 1923, and in 2024 591 babies received the name — 115,010 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Maxine in US records

First recorded (US)
1884
Best US rank
#76 in 1923
Peak year
1924
Babies named Maxine in 2024
591
Total since 1880
115,010

Maxine in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#462 in 1996
Babies named Maxine in 2025
17
Total since 1996
538

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Maxine mean?

The meaning of Maxine is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Maxine a boy or girl name?

Maxine is a girl name. In 2024, 591 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Maxine?

Maxine comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Maxine?

Maxine first appears in US records in 1884. Its best-ever ranking was #76 in 1923, and 591 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Maxine?

Maxine is pronounced /mækˈsiːn/ (IPA).

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