Mckenna
Mckenna is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Son of Cionnaith (meaning 'born of fire' or 'beloved of Cionaodh').
Origin and history
Mckenna originates as an Anglicized form of the Gaelic surname Mac Cionnaith. Historically used as a surname in Ireland and Scotland, it became a popular given name for girls in the United States starting in the late 20th century. It remains a well-established modern choice in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
44,308 babies in the United States have been named Mckenna since 1880. It ranks #645 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #333.
States where it is most popular
- CA (8.8 %)
- TX (6.9 %)
- OH (5.5 %)
- PA (4.8 %)
- MI (4.2 %)
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 | 29 |
| 1980-1990 | 519 |
| 1990-2000 | 8,416 |
| 2000-2010 | 16,351 |
| 2010-2019 | 13,221 |
| 2020-2029 | 5,772 |
Famous people named Mckenna
- Mckenna Grace: Actress, Singer
Nicknames
Kenna, Mac, Kenny
Fun facts
- Mckenna is part of a broad modern trend in the U.S. of using traditional Irish and Scottish surnames as given names.
- It is frequently spelled in various ways, including McKenna, Mackenna, or MacKenna.