Feminine dossier · first seen 1884
Maxine
Resurgent
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1924
Peak births
3,659
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
1884Peak 19242025
Quick answers about Maxine
How many people are named Maxine?
An estimated 36,758 living Americans are named Maxine.
How rare is Maxine?
Maxine is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 597 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 83.7% from its 1924 peak.
How old is the typical Maxine?
The median age of a living American named Maxine is approximately 71 years, with most bearers falling between 38 and 82 years old.
Is Maxine still popular?
Yes — Maxine is currently rising in popularity, with 597 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 2.5× higher than the previous decade.
Peak year
1924
Decline from peak
83.7%
2025
597
All-time
115,612