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Maxine
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About Maxine
Bold and vintage-chic, this name radiates confidence and old-Hollywood glamour. The strong "X" sound in the middle creates instant impact, giving the name a powerful, memorable quality that few others possess. It's experiencing a well-deserved renaissance as parents rediscover its considerable charms—sophisticated enough for formal occasions yet friendly enough for everyday use.
This name doesn't whisper; it announces. It suggests a personality that's strong-willed and independent, someone who makes their presence known and leaves a lasting impression. The classic feel means it never goes out of style, while the punchy sound keeps it feeling fresh and contemporary.
It works beautifully across all ages, from a spunky little girl to a distinguished professional. The nickname possibilities add versatility, allowing your daughter to choose how she presents herself to the world while always having that strong, substantial full name to fall back on.
Popularity of the Name Maxine
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | #831 | ||||
| 1890 | #859 | ||||
| 1893 | #733 | ||||
| 1894 | #887 | ||||
| 1895 | #964 | ||||
| 1896 | #890 | ||||
| 1897 | #610 | ||||
| 1898 | #584 | ||||
| 1899 | #513 | ||||
| 1900 | #404 | ||||
| 1901 | #437 | ||||
| 1902 | #396 | ||||
| 1903 | #380 | ||||
| 1904 | #359 | ||||
| 1905 | #286 | ||||
| 1906 | #247 | ||||
| 1907 | #222 | ||||
| 1908 | #228 | ||||
| 1909 | #179 | ||||
| 1910 | #171 | ||||
| 1911 | #152 | ||||
| 1912 | #134 | ||||
| 1913 | #119 | ||||
| 1914 | #114 | ||||
| 1915 | #98 | ||||
| 1916 | #96 | ||||
| 1917 | #93 | ||||
| 1918 | #87 | ||||
| 1919 | #85 | ||||
| 1920 | #81 | ||||
| 1921 | #77 | ||||
| 1922 | #82 | ||||
| 1923 | #76 | ||||
| 1924 | #77 | ||||
| 1925 | #79 | ||||
| 1926 | #85 | ||||
| 1927 | #87 | ||||
| 1928 | #84 | ||||
| 1929 | #85 | ||||
| 1930 | #93 | ||||
| 1931 | #101 | ||||
| 1932 | #110 | ||||
| 1933 | #110 | ||||
| 1934 | #114 | ||||
| 1935 | #120 | ||||
| 1936 | #127 | ||||
| 1937 | #136 | ||||
| 1938 | #130 | ||||
| 1939 | #137 | #199 | |||
| 1940 | #137 | #153 | |||
| 1941 | #139 | #143 | |||
| 1942 | #148 | #138 | |||
| 1943 | #153 | #139 | |||
| 1944 | #153 | #123 | |||
| 1945 | #162 | #117 | |||
| 1946 | #172 | #117 | |||
| 1947 | #181 | #119 | |||
| 1948 | #181 | #123 | |||
| 1949 | #204 | #149 | |||
| 1950 | #213 | #117 | |||
| 1951 | #218 | #126 | |||
| 1952 | #230 | #141 | |||
| 1953 | #234 | #104 | |||
| 1954 | #265 | #134 | |||
| 1955 | #294 | #101 | |||
| 1956 | #300 | #101 | |||
| 1957 | #329 | #132 | |||
| 1958 | #351 | #141 | |||
| 1959 | #359 | #157 | |||
| 1960 | #390 | #131 | |||
| 1961 | #383 | #155 | |||
| 1962 | #403 | #169 | |||
| 1963 | #434 | #161 | |||
| 1964 | #460 | #185 | |||
| 1965 | #464 | #139 | |||
| 1966 | #490 | #154 | |||
| 1967 | #555 | #102 | |||
| 1968 | #601 | #165 | #448 | ||
| 1969 | #647 | #183 | |||
| 1970 | #632 | #200 | #430 | ||
| 1971 | #749 | #211 | |||
| 1972 | #817 | #209 | #527 | ||
| 1973 | #813 | #275 | |||
| 1974 | #943 | #353 | #419 | ||
| 1975 | #972 | #284 | #368 | ||
| 1978 | #973 | #333 | #417 | ||
| 1988 | #899 | #378 | #551 | ||
| 1989 | #998 | #369 | |||
| 1991 | #948 | #265 | #665 | ||
| 1992 | #975 | #287 | #514 | ||
| 1993 | #947 | #322 | #661 | ||
| 1994 | #919 | #376 | #505 | ||
| 1996 | #977 | #342 | #715 | ||
| 2016 | #901 | #718 | |||
| 2017 | #880 | #933 | |||
| 2018 | #851 | #669 | |||
| 2019 | #798 | #584 | |||
| 2020 | #742 | #657 | |||
| 2021 | #703 | #600 | |||
| 2022 | #615 | #421 | |||
| 2023 | #514 | #415 | |||
| 2024 | #519 | #340 | #407 | ||
| 2025 | #497 | #475 | |||
| 1997 | #679 | #419 | #549 | ||
| 1998 | #694 | #382 | #870 | ||
| 2000 | #923 | #395 | #643 | ||
| 2001 | #906 | #718 | |||
| 2002 | #980 | #328 | #727 | #622 | |
| 1976 | #331 | ||||
| 1977 | #282 | #360 | |||
| 1981 | #363 | #597 | |||
| 1983 | #373 | ||||
| 1984 | #396 | #587 | |||
| 1985 | #339 | #569 | |||
| 1987 | #359 | ||||
| 1990 | #233 | ||||
| 1995 | #378 | #841 | |||
| 1979 | #508 | ||||
| 1980 | #528 | ||||
| 2006 | #888 | #709 | |||
| 2011 | #875 | #995 | |||
| 1999 | #606 | ||||
| 2003 | #714 | ||||
| 2004 | #768 | ||||
| 2005 | #767 | ||||
| 2008 | #924 | ||||
| 2009 | #857 | ||||
| 2013 | #872 | ||||
| 2014 | #935 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Maxine
- Maximiliana
- Maximilienne
- Maxima
Names Similar to Maxine
Nicknames for Maxine
- Max
- Maxi
- Maxie
- Xina
Famous People Named Maxine
| Maxine Waters | American politician and congresswoman |
| Maxine Peake | English actress and playwright |
| Maxine Hong Kingston | Chinese-American author |
| Maxine Sullivan | American jazz vocalist |
| Maxine Kumin | American poet and Pulitzer Prize winner |
| Maxine Carr | British former school caretaker |
| Maxine Nightingale | British R&B and soul singer |
| Maxine Doyle | Canadian dancer and choreographer |
| Maxine Brown | American soul singer |
| Maxine Audley | English actress |
| Maxine Baker | Australian politician |
| Maxine Elliott Hicks | American actress and producer |
| Maxine Mawhinney | Northern Irish journalist and news anchor |
| Maxine Stuart | American actress |
| Maxine Medina | Filipina beauty queen |
| Maxine Beneba Clarke | Australian writer and slam poet |
Characters Named Maxine
| Maxine "Max" Caulfield | From the video game "Life Is Strange" |
| Maxine "Max" Mayfield | From the TV series "Stranger Things" |
| Maxine "Max" Gibson | From the animated series "Batman Beyond" |
| Maxine "Max" Hargrove | From the TV series "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina" |
| Maxine "Max" Carlson | From the film "Hocus Pocus" |
| Maxine "Max" Stewart | From the TV series "Heartland" |
| Maxine "Max" Georgeine Fortenberry | From the "Southern Vampire Mysteries" novels - basis for "True Blood" TV series |
| Maxine "Max" Forniquel | From the comic book series "Sam & Max" |
| Maxine "Max" Magwood | From the novel "Max Makes a Million" by Maira Kalman |
| Maxine "Max" O'Hara | From the TV series "Happyland" |
| Maxine "Max" Thompson | From the book "A Tangle of Knots" by Lisa Graff |
| Maxine "Max" Tyson | From the TV series "Wizards of Waverly Place" |
| Maxine "Max" Black | From the TV series "2 Broke Girls" |
| Maxine "Max" Martin | From the film "Wild Child" |
| Maxine "Max" May | From the TV series "Life with Derek" |
| Maxine "Max" Malone | From the TV series "Veronica Mars" |
| Maxine "Max" Robbins | From the TV series "Las Vegas" |
| Maxine "Max" Brady | From the TV series "Skins" |
| Maxine "Max" Cherry | From the film "Jackie Brown" |
| Maxine "Max" Stuart | From the TV series "Wanted" |