MacKenzie
Meaningson of Kenneth · Scottish
- US rank
- #228
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #40 in 2001
1,343 babies were named MacKenzie in the US in 2025. It has dropped 109 places in five years.
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Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about MacKenzie you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2001, when it ranked #40. Today it's #228, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendMacKenzie has slipped 109 places over the last five years and now sits at #228. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Scottish, MacKenzie means “son of Kenneth”.
About the name MacKenzie
MacKenzie is a girl name of Irish origin meaning “son of Kenneth”. It has 9 letters and 3 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-zie”. Fewer than 5 US babies a year get MacKenzie, so it doesn't appear in Social Security records: about as rare as a name gets.
Origin:Irish names
Other spellings of MacKenzie
More Irish girl names
- Girl name: Abigail · my father is joy
- Unisex name: Riley · rye clearing
- Girl name: Maeve · she who intoxicates
- Unisex name: Kennedy · helmeted head
- Unisex name: Rylee · rye clearing
- Unisex name: Sloane · raider
- Unisex name: Alani · orange tree
- Girl name: Everleigh · boar clearing
Questions about the name MacKenzie
What does the name MacKenzie mean?
MacKenzie means “son of Kenneth” in Scottish.
What is the origin of the name MacKenzie?
MacKenzie has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Abigail, Riley, Maeve.
Is MacKenzie a boy or girl name?
MacKenzie is a girl name, though a few boys get it too.