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Summary

Maxine originates from the Latin name Maximinus, meaning 'the greatest'. It has evolved through historical forms such as Maximus and Maximinus. Today, it represents traits of strength and individuality, with no direct biblical relevance.

The name Maxine is most popular in South Dakota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Maxine has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Maxine' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2680th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2254th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5396th out of 7552 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 103rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 127th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 276th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 736th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1050th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1323rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 767th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Maxine' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.