Mekenzie Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmeh-KEN-zee / /məˈkɛn.zi/Scottish; Irish
Meaning
Scottish: Son of the fair one; Irish: Derived from the surname MacKenzie
Historical & Cultural Background
Mekenzie is a modern variation of the name Mackenzie, which has Scottish origins. The name is derived from a Gaelic surname meaning 'son of the fair one.' It has gained popularity as a given name for girls in recent decades, reflecting a trend towards using traditionally masculine names for females. The name is often associated with strength and independence.
Trend Summary
Mekenzie has seen a rise in popularity in the United States since the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Mackenzie
- McKenzie
International Variants
- Mackenzie (English)
- MacKenzie (Scottish)
Famous people named Mekenzie
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Mekenzie was first seen in the United States in 1984. Mekenzie has ranked as high as #1196 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in California, Ohio, Florida, North Carolina, and Utah. In the past 5 years the name Mekenzie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Mekenzie (2012)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 17 |
| 1993 | 22 |
| 1994 | 22 |
| 1995 | 30 |
| 1996 | 30 |
| 1997 | 41 |
| 1998 | 62 |
| 1999 | 67 |
| 2000 | 87 |
| 2001 | 76 |
| 2002 | 51 |
| 2003 | 70 |
| 2004 | 54 |
| 2005 | 49 |
| 2006 | 52 |
| 2007 | 39 |
| 2008 | 42 |
| 2009 | 36 |
| 2010 | 31 |
| 2011 | 36 |
| 2012 | 33 |
| 2013 | 20 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 21 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 6 |