Mackenzie
Mackenzie is of Scottish Gaelic origin, meaning 'son of Kenneth' or 'fire-born.' Originally a surname from the Scottish Highlands, it has become a popular unisex given name, particularly for girls in North America since the 1970s.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 1,246. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 3,799
- 2012: 3,764
- 2013: 4,024
- 2014: 4,160
- 2015: 3,869
- 2016: 3,410
- 2017: 2,962
- 2018: 2,827
- 2019: 2,591
- 2020: 2,297
- 2021: 2,277
- 2022: 2,036
- 2023: 1,744
- 2024: 1,524
- 2025: 1,343
- 2026 (projected): 1,246
Good to Know
- •Originally a masculine Scottish surname, now predominantly used for girls in the U.S.
- •Multiple spelling variations exist (Makenzie, Mckenzie, Mackenzee)
- •The name has a strong, unisex quality that appeals to modern parents
- •Popular nickname 'Kenzie' is often used as a standalone name
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Statistics
141,274
Total births since 1880
2001
Peak year
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