Maxine

At a Glance: Name: Maxine – Meaning: greatest – Origin: English (feminine form of Max, itself short for Maximilian/Maximus) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: mak-SEEN

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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

Phonetic: mak-SEEN   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1884–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Maxine mean?

Greatest. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Maxine)

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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