Mckenzie
Mckenzie is a girl's name of Scottish origin.
Meaning
Son of Kenzie; child of the handsome or comely one.
Origin and history
Mckenzie is an Anglicized surname of Scottish Gaelic origin derived from MacCoinnich, meaning 'son of Kenzie' or 'child of the comely one.' Originally a patronymic surname, it gained popularity as a given name in the United States during the late 20th century. It remains a recognizable given name for females in contemporary U.S. usage.
Popularity in the United States
64,779 babies in the United States have been named Mckenzie since 1880. It ranks #507 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #383.
States where it is most popular
- TX (7.4 %)
- CA (5.5 %)
- OH (4.8 %)
- GA (4.8 %)
- FL (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 | 333 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,042 |
| 1990-2000 | 15,286 |
| 2000-2010 | 22,569 |
| 2010-2019 | 19,688 |
| 2020-2029 | 4,861 |
Famous people named Mckenzie
- Mckenzie Coan: Paralympic swimmer, Athlete
Nicknames
Kenzie, Kenna, Mac
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Scottish Gaelic personal name Coinneach, which means handsome or fair.
- Mckenzie rose sharply as a feminine given name in the United States starting in the late 1980s.