Maxine
boy nameMaxine entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #1647 in 1928, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
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rank today
#1647
peak (1928)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2493 |
| 1920s | #2417 |
| 1930s | #2165 |
| 1940s | #2671 |
| 1950s | #3263 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Maxine are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Maxine alive today was born around 1930, making them about 95 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 is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Maxine most popular?
- Maxine peaked in 1928, reaching #1647 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Maxine with classmates?
- Maxine will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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