Maxine
Pronunciation: [ m-aks-EEN ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Maxine first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 13 babies have been named Maxine in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Maxine is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #11,265 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,265
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Maxine
Maxine is a boy name .
Is Maxine a boy or girl name? Maxine is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #11,265 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #521. Maxine is more commonly used as a girl name.
Maxine is currently ranked #11,265 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Maxine include Max, Maxi, Maxiy, Maxiie, May, Maie, and Maxkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Maxine include Maximiliano, Maximus, Maximilian, Maximo, Maxim . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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