Maxcine
A variation of the feminine name Maxine, from the late Latin name Maxima, meaning "greatest" or "largest".
Name Census estimates that about 418 living Americans carry the first name Maxcine. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Maxcine today is around 76 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Maxcine births was 1940 (38 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Maxcine. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Maxcine is about 76 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Maxcines were born before 1960.
People living today
418
~ 1 in 819,986 Americans
Peak year
1940
38 babies that year
Average age
76
years old
1971 SSA rank
#9,121
Tracked since 1915
Census
Maxcine in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 370 people with the first name Maxcine, which placed it at #25,584 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#25,584
National first-name rank
People counted
370
370 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
71.1% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Maxcine
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Maxcine is Black at 71.1%. The next largest groups are White (20.0%) and Two or More Races (3.8%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Maxcine described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Maxcine at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American71.1% · 263
- White20.0% · 74
- Two or more races3.8% · 14
- Hispanic or Latino3.2% · 12
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.6% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 1
Popularity
Maxcine: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Maxcine from the 1910s through to the 1970s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1940s, with 314 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1940s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Maxcine by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Maxcine during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Maxcines live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. Mississippi, Arkansas, Texas recorded the most babies named Maxcine, while Tennessee, Alabama, South Carolina recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 26 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Maxcine
The given name Maxcine has an intriguing and multifaceted history that spans across various cultures and time periods. Its origins can be traced back to the Latin language, where it is believed to have derived from the root word "maximus," meaning "greatest" or "largest." This linguistic connection suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon individuals who were considered remarkable or distinguished in some way.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Maxcine can be found in ancient Roman texts, where it was occasionally used as a feminine variant of the more common masculine name Maximus. However, it is worth noting that the name's usage during this period was relatively sparse and primarily confined to certain aristocratic circles.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Maxcine experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly in regions with strong Roman Catholic influences. It was during this time that the name began to be associated with religious figures and saints, further solidifying its spiritual connotations.
One notable historical figure who bore the name Maxcine was a 12th-century Benedictine abbess from the Italian city of Pavia. Her unwavering dedication to her faith and her commitment to charitable works earned her a reputation as a pious and compassionate leader.
In the Renaissance era, the name Maxcine found its way into the literary realm, with several fictional characters bearing the moniker. One such character appeared in a 16th-century play by the renowned English playwright William Shakespeare, although the specific details of this reference have been lost to time.
As the centuries progressed, the name Maxcine continued to be embraced by individuals across various cultures and regions. In the 18th century, a French noblewoman named Maxcine de Montfort played a pivotal role in the establishment of a prestigious academy for young women, advocating for their education and empowerment.
Another prominent figure who carried the name Maxcine was a 19th-century Russian poet and activist, known for her impassioned works that championed social justice and equality. Her powerful words and unwavering commitment to her principles inspired generations of writers and activists alike.
While the name Maxcine has undergone various transformations and adaptations throughout history, its essence remains rooted in its Latin origins, carrying connotations of strength, excellence, and distinction. Whether bestowed upon individuals of great accomplishment or used as a symbol of aspiration, the name Maxcine continues to captivate and intrigue those who encounter it.
People
Maxcine + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Maxcine as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Maxcine: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Maxcine?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 418 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Maxcine going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 819,986 US residents.
Is Maxcine a common name?
We classify Maxcine as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,083 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Maxcine most popular?
The single biggest year for Maxcine was 1940, when 38 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Maxcine is about 76 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Maxcine in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 370 people with the name Maxcine, or 0.12 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #25,584 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Maxcine in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Maxcine?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Maxcine leans strongly female. 370 people counted with this name were female (98.7%), compared with 5 male bearers (1.3%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Maxcine?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Maxcine is Black at 71.1%. The next largest groups are White (20.0%) and Two or More Races (3.8%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Maxcine most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Maxcine in the 2020 Census, accounting for 71.1% (263 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Maxcine in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Maxcine a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Maxcine in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Maxcine still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Maxcine in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Maxcine can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people have Maxcine as a first name?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Maxcine, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.