How Many People Are Named Maxene?

Complete statistics for the name Maxene: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Maxene
Very Rare
French

Maxene means 'great' or 'magnificent', making it a rare gem among names. Only 105 people named Maxene live in the US today, which means 1 in 3,129,509 Americans have this name. The majority of people named Maxene are over 60, giving it a decidedly older-generation vibe.

~105
Living in US
1 in 3,129,509
Americans
1924
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Great, magnificent
🌐
Origin
French
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Grandiose Dignified Majestic
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 symbolizes leadership, authority, and material success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,597
Worldwide Bearers
#144,296
Global Rank
🇭🇹 Haiti
1,758
🇺🇸 United States
530
🇯🇲 Jamaica
60
🇬🇧 England
58
🇧🇷 Brazil
37
🇿🇦 South Africa
33
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
31
🇨🇦 Canada
22
🇦🇺 Australia
18
🇵🇭 Philippines
18

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
105 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 92
27
Would be under 30 (5%)
5
Would be 30–60 (1%)
466
Would be over 60 (94%)

All 498 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1924

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
80
Classic Feel
76
Modern Appeal
24
International
90

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Maxene Through the Generations

Maxene, a name that's been around since the early 20th century, peaked in popularity in 1924 with 30 births. Today, it's considered very rare, with only 105 individuals bearing the name in the United States. Interestingly, 94% of those named Maxene are over 60 years old, indicating a strong generational skew towards older adults. This classic, old-school name has seen a slow rise in recent years, suggesting a renewed interest in traditional monikers.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 10
California 5

✨ Similar Names to Maxene

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Maxene's French roots

📄 About the Name Maxene

How Many People Have the Name Maxene?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 105 people in the United States currently share the name Maxene. That works out to roughly 1 in every 3,129,509 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Maxene a Common or Rare Name?

Maxene is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Maxene Mean?

Maxene means "great, magnificent" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Maxene in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Maxene Most Popular?

The name Maxene reached peak popularity in 1924, with 30 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Maxene?

Approximately 105 people named Maxene live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 498. That works out to roughly 1 in 3,129,509 Americans.

Is Maxene a rare name?

Maxene is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 3,129,509 Americans has this name.

What does the name Maxene mean?

Maxene means "great, magnificent" and comes from French origins.

Is Maxene more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Maxene are male and 100% are female.

When was Maxene most popular?

Maxene peaked in 1924 with 30 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US105
All-Time Births498
1 in X1 in 3,129,509
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age92
Peak Year1924
World Rank#144,296
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.