Maxine Sherwin

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Maxine Sherwin — English
122K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Maxine Sherwin is a name that combines English origins. The first name Maxine is a feminine given name of English origin. Maxine is an English feminine given name created as a feminine version of the name Max. It has been in regular use since the 1880s. Other names with the diminutive suffix -een, -ene, or -ine were also in fashion during the late 19th century and early 20th century. The increase in usage of the name in the 1890s has been attributed to the popularity of American actress Maxine Elliott, who was born Jessie Dermot. Another early media influence was Maxene Andrews of The Andrews Sisters singing trio. The surname Sherwin: Surname: A. N. Sherwin-White (1911–1993), British historian of Ancient Rome Adam Sherwin, journalist and a former media correspondent for The Times between 1999 and 2010 Amy Sherwin (1855–1935), the 'Tasmanian Nightingale', an Australian soprano singer Arthur Sherwin (1879–1947), English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Derbyshire Belle Sherwin (1869–1955), American Women's rights activist Brent Sherwin (born 1978), Australian professional rugby league player Brian Sherwin (born 1980), American art critic, writer, and blogger with a degree from Illinois College Byron Sherwin, Jewis. Maxine is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 122K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Maxine reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Maxine

English

Maxine is an English feminine given name created as a feminine version of the name Max. It has been in regular use since the 1880s. Other names with the diminutive suffix -een, -ene, or -ine were also in fashion during the late 19th century and early 20th century. The increase in usage of the name in the 1890s has been attributed to the popularity of American actress Maxine Elliott, who was born Jessie Dermot. Another early media influence was Maxene Andrews of The Andrews Sisters singing trio.

Surname: Sherwin

English

Surname: A. N. Sherwin-White (1911–1993), British historian of Ancient Rome Adam Sherwin, journalist and a former media correspondent for The Times between 1999 and 2010 Amy Sherwin (1855–1935), the 'Tasmanian Nightingale', an Australian soprano singer Arthur Sherwin (1879–1947), English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Derbyshire Belle Sherwin (1869–1955), American Women's rights activist Brent Sherwin (born 1978), Australian professional rugby league player Brian Sherwin (born 1980), American art critic, writer, and blogger with a degree from Illinois College Byron Sherwin, Jewis.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Maxine is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Maxine by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Maxine Sherwin

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Maxine Sherwin:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

11
Soul Urge Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Maxine?
The first name Maxine originates from English. Maxine is an English feminine given name created as a feminine version of the name Max. It has been in regular use since the 1880s. Other names with the diminutive suffix -een, -ene, or -ine were also in fashion during the late 19th century and early 20th century. The increase in usage of the name in the 1890s has been attributed to the popularity of American actress Maxine Elliott, who was born Jessie Dermot. Another early media influence was Maxene Andrews of The Andrews Sisters singing trio.
When was Maxine most popular?
The name Maxine reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Sherwin?
The surname Sherwin originates from English. Surname: A. N. Sherwin-White (1911–1993), British historian of Ancient Rome Adam Sherwin, journalist and a former media correspondent for The Times between 1999 and 2010 Amy Sherwin (1855–1935), the 'Tasmanian Nightingale', an Australian soprano singer Arthur Sherwin (1879–1947), English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Derbyshire Belle Sherwin (1869–1955), American Women's rights activist Brent Sherwin (born 1978), Australian professional rugby league player Brian Sherwin (born 1980), American art critic, writer, and blogger with a degree from Illinois College Byron Sherwin, Jewis.
How common is the surname Sherwin?
The surname Sherwin is shared by approximately 3K people worldwide.
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