Maxine

Meaning of Maxine

Maxine means "greatest." It's a form of the name Max, which comes from the Latin word "maximus."

Maxine has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Maxine

Maxine is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #497 in 2025 from #901 in 2016.

Notable people named Maxine

• Maxine Waters
  U.S. Congresswoman
• Maxine Peake
  British actress
• Maxine Nightingale
  British R&B singer
• Maxine Hong Kingston
  American author
• Maxine Stuart
  American actress

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Questions about the name Maxine

What does the name Maxine mean?

Maxine means maxine means "greatest." it's a form of the name max, which comes from the latin word "maximus.", and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Maxine a boy's or a girl's name?

Maxine is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Maxine?

In 2025, Maxine ranked #497 for girls, up from #521 the year before.

When was Maxine most popular?

Maxine peaked at #497 in 2025.