Mckenzie
Mckenzie is a boy's name of Scottish origin.
Meaning
Son of Kenzie; son of the handsome or comely one.
Origin and history
Mckenzie originates as a Scottish Gaelic surname meaning 'son of Kenzie' or 'son of the comely one'. Although heavily popularized for girls in the United States, it maintains steady historical usage as a masculine given name. Its surname-as-first-name style aligns with traditional unisex naming patterns.
Popularity in the United States
2,266 babies in the United States have been named Mckenzie since 1880. It ranks #2717 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1873.
States where it is most popular
- FL (18 %)
- GA (15.1 %)
- CA (12.2 %)
- SC (8.4 %)
- OR (7.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 14 |
| 1920-1930 | 20 |
| 1930-1940 | 11 |
| 1940-1950 | 37 |
| 1950-1960 | 27 |
| 1960-1970 | 45 |
| 1970-1980 | 129 |
| 1980-1990 | 425 |
| 1990-2000 | 932 |
| 2000-2010 | 374 |
| 2010-2019 | 198 |
| 2020-2029 | 54 |
Famous people named Mckenzie
- Mckenzie Moore: Athlete, Basketball player
Nicknames
Mac, Kenzie, Ken
Fun facts
- The name originally stems from Clan Mackenzie, a historic Scottish clan from the Highlands.
- The Gaelic root element 'Coinneach' translates to handsome or fair.