Maxie
2025 SSA
2025 SSA
About Maxie
Maxie is a masculine name that originated as a diminutive form of Maximilian, Maxwell, or Max, all deriving from the Latin 'maximus' meaning 'greatest.' With its friendly '-ie' ending, Maxie has a warm, approachable quality compared to its more formal parent names. While traditionally a nickname, Maxie has been used as a given name in its own right, particularly during the early to mid-20th century in the United States. Though more commonly associated with boys, Maxie occasionally appears as a feminine name as well. It carries a vintage charm that may appeal to parents seeking a friendly, unpretentious name with historical roots.
Maxie for girls#7027 US
Maxie is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Maxine or Maxene, which themselves are feminine versions of Maximilian or Maxwell. The name has Latin roots in "maximus," meaning "greatest." Maxie has a cheerful, friendly quality with its ending 'ie' sound, which softens the strength inherent in its meaning. While never extremely common as a formal given name, it enjoyed modest popularity as a nickname throughout the 20th century, particularly in the 1920s and 1930s. It has cross-cultural appeal, used occasionally in English-speaking countries as well as in parts of Europe. Maxie can project a personality that balances strength with approachability, conveying both confidence and warmth.
Pronounced MAX-ee.
As of October 2026, Maxie ranked #10322 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #516 in 1935.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
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- James "Maxie" McCannBoy
Irish footballer
- Maxwell Lander "Maxie" ParksBoy
American Olympic runner
- Max Everitt "Maxie" RosenbloomBoy
American boxer
- Maxie VazBoy
Indian field hockey player
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Maxie in pop culture
- Maximilian "Maxie" ZeusBoy
character in Batman comics
- MaxieBoy
Team Magma Leader in Pokemon video games
- Maxie MaloneGirl
main character in 1985 film "Maxie"
- MaxieGirl
main character in animated series "Maxie's World" and the Maxie doll line
- Maxie JonesGirl
character on American soap "General Hospital"