Maxene
Every Maxene since 1914 — 506 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maxene
Maxene is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,561 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 506 American babies have been named Maxene. Its peak came in 1924, when 30 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Maxene stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maxene year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,561 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 6 | #14,958 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 5 | #17,537 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 6 | #15,740 |
| 2014 | 5 | #18,296 |
| 2013 | 5 | #18,326 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
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| 1995 | — | — |
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| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | 8 | #4,205 |
| 1945 | 7 | #3,906 |
| 1940 | 13 | #2,380 |
| 1935 | 11 | #2,678 |
| 1930 | 11 | #2,801 |
| 1925 | 26 | #1,684 |
| 1920 | 26 | #1,650 |
| 1915 | 14 | #2,209 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Maxene in 2025?
Maxene ranked #11,561 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maxene?
506 babies have been named Maxene in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maxene most popular?
Maxene peaked in 1924, when 30 newborns received the name.
Is Maxene a boy or girl name?
Maxene is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Maxene rising or falling?
Maxene is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.