Makenzi
Makenzi is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Son of Coinneach; child of the handsome one.
Origin and history
Makenzi is a modern variant spelling of Mackenzie, an Anglicized form of the Scottish Gaelic surname MacCoinnich. The root name means 'son of Coinneach', which derives from a word meaning 'handsome' or 'comely'. In the United States, it emerged as a popular feminine given name in the late 20th century alongside other modern spelling variations.
Popularity in the United States
3,631 babies in the United States have been named Makenzi since 1880. It ranks #2928 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1886.
States where it is most popular
- TX (18.8 %)
- OH (7.1 %)
- FL (6.4 %)
- CA (6.3 %)
- PA (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 45 |
| 1990-2000 | 694 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,522 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,155 |
| 2020-2029 | 215 |
Nicknames
Kenzi, Kenzie, Mac
Fun facts
- The underlying name Mackenzie originates from the Gaelic clan name MacCoinnich.
- The spelling Makenzi gained traction during the peak popularity of Mackenzie in the 1990s and 2000s.