Mckenzie Unisex
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmuh-KEN-zee / məˈkɛn.ziScottish; Irish
Meaning
Scottish: 'son of the fair one'; Irish: 'comely'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Mckenzie has Scottish origins, derived from the surname MacCoinnich, meaning 'son of Coinneach'. It has gained popularity as a given name in recent decades, particularly in English-speaking countries. Mckenzie is often used for both boys and girls, though it is more commonly associated with females in contemporary usage.
Trend Summary
Mckenzie has seen a rise in popularity as a given name in the United States, particularly in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Mackenzie
- McKenzie
International Variants
- Mackenzie (English)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Mckenzie was first seen in the United States in 1917. Mckenzie has ranked as high as #1112 nationally, which occurred in 1996, and has been most popular in Florida, Georgia, California, South Carolina, and Oregon. In the past 5 years the name Mckenzie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Mckenzie (2013)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1917 | 5 |
| 1919 | 9 |
| 1920 | 8 |
| 1922 | 7 |
| 1926 | 5 |
| 1933 | 6 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1943 | 8 |
| 1944 | 6 |
| 1945 | 6 |
| 1948 | 7 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1951 | 7 |
| 1952 | 9 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1964 | 8 |
| 1965 | 9 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1975 | 11 |
| 1976 | 19 |
| 1977 | 31 |
| 1978 | 28 |
| 1979 | 30 |
| 1980 | 38 |
| 1981 | 39 |
| 1982 | 31 |
| 1983 | 25 |
| 1984 | 41 |
| 1985 | 32 |
| 1986 | 40 |
| 1987 | 57 |
| 1988 | 62 |
| 1989 | 60 |
| 1990 | 72 |
| 1991 | 79 |
| 1992 | 86 |
| 1993 | 107 |
| 1994 | 103 |
| 1995 | 113 |
| 1996 | 120 |
| 1997 | 89 |
| 1998 | 91 |
| 1999 | 72 |
| 2000 | 58 |
| 2001 | 48 |
| 2002 | 36 |
| 2003 | 33 |
| 2004 | 47 |
| 2005 | 36 |
| 2006 | 16 |
| 2007 | 38 |
| 2008 | 28 |
| 2009 | 34 |
| 2010 | 25 |
| 2011 | 26 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2014 | 26 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 13 |