Maxine
girl name#496 in 2025Maxine entered the US charts in 1884, peaked at #76 in 1923, ranks #496 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1884–2025
#496
rank today
#76
peak (1923)
597
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #917 |
| 1890s | #805 |
| 1900s | #313 |
| 1910s | #115 |
| 1920s | #81 |
| 1930s | #118 |
| 1940s | #163 |
| 1950s | #279 |
| 1960s | #482 |
| 1970s | #915 |
| 1980s | #1097 |
| 1990s | #1009 |
| 2000s | #1392 |
| 2010s | #1089 |
| 2020s | #598 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Maxine has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 40,000 people named Maxine are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Maxine alive today was born around 1932, making them about 93 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Maxine in 2025?
- Maxine ranks #496 among US girl names in 2025, with 597 babies given the name.
- When was the name Maxine most popular?
- Maxine peaked in 1923, reaching #76 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Maxine with classmates?
- Maxine will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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