Makenzie
Makenzie is a girl's name of Scottish origin.
Meaning
Son of Coinneach, derived from Gaelic elements meaning comely or handsome.
Origin and history
Makenzie is a modern U.S. spelling variation of the Gaelic name Mackenzie, which originates as a Scottish surname from MacCoinnich. It means son of Coinneach or child of the handsome one. In the United States, it gained popularity in the late 20th century alongside other surname-derived given names.
Popularity in the United States
45,023 babies in the United States have been named Makenzie since 1880. It ranks #636 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #496.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8.5 %)
- CA (5.9 %)
- OH (5.1 %)
- FL (4.4 %)
- GA (4.3 %)
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 | 78 |
| 1980-1990 | 540 |
| 1990-2000 | 7,245 |
| 2000-2010 | 17,477 |
| 2010-2019 | 15,996 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,687 |
Famous people named Makenzie
- Makenzie Vega: Actress
- Makenzie Leigh: Actress
Nicknames
Kenzie, Kenz, Mac
Fun facts
- The name stems from Clan Mackenzie, a historic Scottish clan from the Highlands.
- Makenzie is a simplified spelling of Mackenzie that omits the 'c' after 'k'.