Maxine is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #742 in 2020 with 370 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 597 births ranking #497. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 89.7%. In 2020, approximately 1 in every 4,366 girls born was named Maxine. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Maxine is a sleek vintage name meaning 'greatest'. It feels self-assured, stylish, and a little glamorous.
The name took shape as a feminine counterpart within the Max family and became especially familiar in the twentieth century. Its clipped strength has helped it stand out again as tailored vintage names return.