Mackenzie
Mackenzie first appears in US records in 1973. It peaked in 2001, when 6,934 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,343.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Mackenzie popular?
Declining Mackenzie is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2001 peak.
| 2020s | 11,221 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 35,289 | |
| 2000s | 54,553 | |
| 1990s | 34,778 | |
| 1980s | 4,597 | |
| 1970s | 836 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Mackenzie mean?
Mackenzie comes from a Scottish surname, from the Gaelic for “son of Coinneach (Kenneth),” meaning “handsome, fair.” Now chiefly a girls’ name in North America.
Nicknames for Mackenzie
- Mack
- Kenzie
Variants & spellings
- Makenzie
- Mckenzie
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mackenzie a boy or a girl name?
Mackenzie is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Mackenzie a popular name right now?
Mackenzie is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2001 peak.
How popular is the name Mackenzie?
In 2025, Mackenzie ranked #228 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Mackenzie most popular?
Mackenzie was most popular in 2001, when about 6,934 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Mackenzie?
Common nicknames for Mackenzie include Mack, Kenzie.