Maxie

♀ Girl

Pronounced MAK-see /ˈmæk.si/High

Meaning: A pet form of Maxine/Maximilian — from Latin maximus, 'the greatest'; used for both sexes; here for girlsMedium

In 30 seconds: The greatest: Maxie pets Maxine — 'the greatest'. Sunny, spunky, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls).

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Origin MediumLatin

MeaningA pet form of Maxine/Maximilian — from Latin maximus, 'the greatest'; used for both sexes; here for girls

U.S. rank (2024)#6065 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births20 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1917

Total births (all-time)≈ 4,008

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Maxie is a pet form of Maxine (or Maximilian) — from Latin maximus, 'the greatest'. A sunny, spunky, vintage nickname-name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished; nickname Max).

It registers thinly today. Rare, the-greatest at the root, and spunky.

Did you know? Maximus means 'the greatest' (Latin) — Maxie is a sunny, spunky pet form of Maxine (or Maximilian), used for both sexes, here for girls (said 'MAK-see').

Overall data confidence 60%

Behind the Name — Maxine — root etymology

Variations

MaxineMaxiMaxy

Nicknames

Max

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maxie mean?

Maxie pets Maxine/Maximilian — Latin 'the greatest'.

How do you pronounce Maxie?

It's said MAK-see /ˈmæk.si/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Maxie a boy or girl name?

Maxie is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Maxie?

Maxie is a rare name in the U.S.