Maxie
Every Maxie since 1884 — 8,672 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Maxie
Maxie is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,322 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1884, 8,672 American babies have been named Maxie — about 54% boys and 46% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1935, when 215 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1930s.
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 Maxie stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Maxie year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #7,027 | 7 | #10,322 |
| 2024 | 20 | #6,082 | — | — |
| 2023 | 13 | #8,333 | — | — |
| 2022 | 14 | #7,907 | — | — |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,813 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | 7 | #13,320 | 6 | #11,660 |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,598 | 5 | #13,450 |
| 2017 | 6 | #15,297 | 6 | #11,697 |
| 2016 | 11 | #9,852 | 6 | #11,649 |
| 2015 | 12 | #9,314 | — | — |
| 2014 | 8 | #12,687 | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | 5 | #18,617 | — | — |
| 2011 | 12 | #9,528 | — | — |
| 2010 | 9 | #11,916 | — | — |
| 2009 | 8 | #13,260 | — | — |
| 2008 | 6 | #16,773 | 7 | #10,635 |
| 2007 | 6 | #16,856 | 10 | #7,979 |
| 2006 | — | — | 7 | #10,272 |
| 2005 | 5 | #18,225 | 9 | #8,077 |
| 2004 | 9 | #11,302 | 11 | #6,825 |
| 2003 | 5 | #17,430 | 5 | #12,094 |
| 2002 | — | — | 7 | #9,061 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,679 | 7 | #8,911 |
| 2000 | 12 | #8,368 | 7 | #8,799 |
| 1995 | 16 | #5,856 | 5 | #9,799 |
| 1990 | — | — | 8 | #6,212 |
| 1985 | 8 | #8,030 | 20 | #2,566 |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,715 | 26 | #2,091 |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,665 | 22 | #2,105 |
| 1970 | 13 | #4,404 | 28 | #1,646 |
| 1965 | 7 | #5,621 | 35 | #1,312 |
| 1960 | 13 | #3,622 | 46 | #1,160 |
| 1955 | 21 | #2,444 | 50 | #1,073 |
| 1950 | 30 | #1,752 | 57 | #913 |
| 1945 | 46 | #1,168 | 53 | #863 |
| 1940 | 53 | #985 | 88 | #638 |
| 1935 | 90 | #712 | 125 | #516 |
| 1930 | 86 | #757 | 63 | #820 |
| 1925 | 82 | #825 | 57 | #895 |
| 1920 | 86 | #783 | 63 | #858 |
| 1915 | 90 | #702 | 53 | #851 |
| 1910 | 42 | #661 | 27 | #552 |
| 1905 | 31 | #636 | 6 | #1,186 |
| 1900 | 32 | #629 | 7 | #1,132 |
| 1895 | 13 | #918 | 8 | #840 |
| 1890 | 18 | #633 | 9 | #716 |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Maxie
- Maxie Long Athlete · 1878–1959
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Maxie in 2025?
Maxie ranked #10,322 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Maxie?
8,672 babies have been named Maxie in the United States since 1884, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Maxie most popular?
Maxie peaked in 1935, when 215 newborns received the name.
Is Maxie a boy or girl name?
Maxie is used for both: about 46% of babies named Maxie have been girls and 54% boys.
Is the name Maxie rising or falling?
Maxie is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Maxie?
Well-known people named Maxie include Maxie Long (athlete).