Makenzie
2025 SSA
Below 5 births
About Makenzie
More and more variations of Mackenzie are joining the Top 1000.
Makenzie for boys
Makenzie is traditionally a Scottish surname that has been adopted as a masculine given name. It derives from the Gaelic 'MacCoinnich,' meaning 'son of Coinneach' (Kenneth), which further translates to 'handsome' or 'fair one.' As a male name, Makenzie is less common than its use for girls, representing a case of a name that has shifted predominantly to feminine usage in recent decades. The masculine version maintains connections to Scottish heritage and clan traditions. While relatively uncommon for boys in contemporary naming patterns, Makenzie offers a distinctive option with historical roots and a modern sound that fits with other surname-style names for boys.
Pronounced mah-KEN-zee.
As of October 2026, Makenzie ranked #700 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #139 in 2011.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #183 | 1,779 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | #210 | 1,549 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | #243 | 1,309 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | #295 | 1,098 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | #317 | 1,034 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | #338 | 949 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | #345 | 897 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | #430 | 733 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | #510 | 618 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | #538 | 564 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | #641 | 460 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | #700 | 406 | — | 0 |
World rankings
Makenzie for girls
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