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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Greatest
- Origin
- English (feminine form of Max, itself short for Maximilian/Maximus)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- mak-SEEN
Maxine is the feminine form of Max, tracing back to Maximilian or Maximus, and it carries the meaning "greatest." Pronounced mak-SEEN, it has a vintage, timeless, classic feel that fits parents drawn to names with some history behind them. If you're considering it, you're picking up a name with over a century of use on record in the U.S.
Meaning & Origin of Maxine
Meaning: Greatest.
Origin: English (feminine form of Max, itself short for Maximilian/Maximus).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Maxine
mak-SEENIPA /mækˈsiːn/
Popularity of Maxine
Maxine peaked at #76 in 1923, when 3,603 babies were given the name, but by 2024 it had fallen to #520 with just 591 babies — still in use, but far from its early-20th-century high.
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FAQ
What does the name Maxine mean?
Greatest. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Maxine?
Maxine is pronounced mak-SEEN (IPA: /mækˈsiːn/).
Is Maxine a popular name right now?
Maxine peaked at #76 in 1923 and is ranked #520 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1884–2024.)
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