Maxene
Meaninggreatest · English form of Maxine
- US rank
- #10,917
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,520 in 1923
8 babies were named Maxene in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1914–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Maxene you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 200,000 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Maxene, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Maxene would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMaxene first shows up in US birth records in 1914, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 111 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1923, when it ranked #1,520. Today it's #10,917, so it could be due a comeback.
- MeaningMaxene is an English form of Maxine, which means “greatest”.
About the name Maxene
Maxene is a girl name of Latin origin meaning “greatest”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-ene”. US birth records list Maxene for girls from 1914 to 2025, in 40 of those 112 years. Its best year was 1923, when it ranked #1,520 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #10,917, with 8 babies.
Origin:Latin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 12 | 83,102 girls |
| 1920s | 18 | 54,407 girls |
| 1930s | 8.5 | 117,925 girls |
| 1940s | 5.3 | 189,394 girls |
| 1950s | 0.5 | 2,127,660 girls |
| 1990s | 0.3 | 3,571,429 girls |
| 2010s | 1.6 | 645,161 girls |
| 2020s | 0.8 | 1,200,000 girls |
More Latin girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Amelia · work, industrious
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
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- Girl name: Ava · possibly bird, or life
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Aurora · dawn
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Questions about the name Maxene
What does the name Maxene mean?
Maxene means “greatest” in English, as a form of Maxine.
What is the origin of the name Maxene?
Maxene has Latin roots in our records. Other Latin names include Olivia, Amelia, Mia.
Is Maxene a boy or girl name?
Maxene is a girl name.
How popular is the name Maxene?
Maxene ranked #10,917 for US girls in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1923 (#1,520).