MacKinnon
Meaningson of Fingon · Scottish
- US rank
- #6,803
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #6,620 in 2020
12 babies were named MacKinnon in the US in 2025. It has dropped 183 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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- Best yearIts best year was 2020, when it reached #6,620.
- TrendMacKinnon has slipped 183 places over the last five years and now sits at #6,803. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Scottish, MacKinnon means “son of Fingon”.
About the name MacKinnon
MacKinnon is a boy name of Scottish origin meaning “son of Fingon”. It has 9 letters and 3 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-non”. Fewer than 5 US babies a year get MacKinnon, so it doesn't appear in Social Security records: about as rare as a name gets.
Origin:Scottish names
More Scottish boy names
- Boy name: Andrew · manly
- Unisex name: Cameron · crooked nose
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Boy name: Archer · bowman
- Boy name: Callum · dove
- Boy name: Graham · gravelly homestead
Questions about the name MacKinnon
What does the name MacKinnon mean?
MacKinnon means “son of Fingon” in Scottish.
What is the origin of the name MacKinnon?
MacKinnon has Scottish roots in our records. Other Scottish names include Andrew, Cameron, Ian.
Is MacKinnon a boy or girl name?
MacKinnon is a boy name.