Mackenzie Unisex

Popularity: #190 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Scottish; Irish

Meaning

Scottish: 'son of the fair one'; Irish: 'comely'

Historical & Cultural Background

Mackenzie is derived from the Scottish surname MacCoinnich, meaning 'son of Coinneach'. It has been used as a given name since the late 20th century. The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States, during the 1990s. It is often associated with strength and beauty.

Trend Summary

Mackenzie has seen a significant rise in popularity in the United States since the 1990s, peaking in the early 2000s.

Similar Names

Mackayla, Makayla, McKinley, Marissa, Miranda, Melanie, Malia

Variants

  • Mackenzie
  • McKenzie
  • Kenzie

International Variants

  • Mackenzie (English)
  • MacKensie (Scottish)

Famous people named Mackenzie

Mackenzie Davis is a Canadian actress known for her roles in films such as 'Tully' and 'Terminator: Dark Fate'.

Mackenzie Foy is an American actress and model recognized for her performance in 'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn'.

Mackenzie Crook is an English actor and writer famous for his work in 'The Office' and 'Pirates of the Caribbean'.

Mackenzie McKee is an American reality television personality known for her appearances on 'Teen Mom 3'.

Fictional characters named Mackenzie

Mackenzie is a character in the animated series 'Total Drama', known for her competitive nature.

Mackenzie is a character in the book series 'The Princess Diaries', serving as a friend to the protagonist.

Sibling Suggestions

MadisonMeganMayaMiaMorganMikayla

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Mackenzie was first seen in the United States in 1973. Mackenzie has ranked as high as #97 nationally which occurred in 2001 and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, New Jersey, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Mackenzie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Mackenzie (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 126
9%
TX 119
8%
NY 102
7%
NJ 85
6%
FL 79
6%
PA 78
5%
OH 65
5%
MA 63
4%
IL 59
4%
MD 57
4%
GA 49
3%
CT 45
3%
NC 45
3%
VA 44
3%
MO 39
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19736
19746
197514
1976165
1977238
1978229
1979179
1980232
1981240
1982254
1983271
1984337
1985433
1986491
1987711
1988775
1989855
19901,150
19911,495
19922,673
19932,897
19943,196
19953,963
19964,597
19974,491
19984,890
19995,426
20006,349
20016,934
20026,268
20035,865
20045,728
20055,199
20065,205
20074,628
20084,474
20093,902
20103,883
20113,799
20123,763
20134,024
20144,159
20153,868
20163,410
20172,960
20182,827
20192,591
20202,296
20212,275
20222,035
20231,742
20241,520