Mackenzie
Mackenzie: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /mɑˈkɛn.ji/ · /məˈkɛn.ziː/
Meaning and origin of Mackenzie
Root meaning: “son, descendant”
- A unisex given name
- A female given name transferred from the surname, of 1970s and later usage, also in the form Makenzie.
- A male given name.
Etymology
Spelling pronunciation of Scots MacKenȝie with the letter ⟨ȝ⟩ confused with ⟨z⟩. Ultimately from Scottish Gaelic MacCoinnich, itself from mac (“son, descendant”) + Coinnich (“of Coinneach”).
How popular is Mackenzie?
Since 1880, 141,274 girls and 7,861 boys in the U.S. have been named Mackenzie (95% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #40 in 2001. Its highest rank for boys was #366 in 1994. In 2025 it ranked #228 for girls, with 1,442 babies given the name.
Names similar to Mackenzie
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Mackenzie FAQ
What does the name Mackenzie mean?
Mackenzie traces back to a root meaning "son, descendant". A unisex given name A female given name transferred from the surname, of 1970s and later usage, also in the form Makenzie. A male given name. Spelling pronunciation of Scots MacKenȝie with the letter ⟨ȝ⟩ confused with ⟨z⟩. Ultimately from Scottish Gaelic MacCoinnich, itself from mac (“son, descendant”) + Coinnich (“of Coinneach”).
What is the origin of the name Mackenzie?
Mackenzie is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Mackenzie?
Since 1880, 141,274 girls and 7,861 boys in the U.S. have been named Mackenzie (95% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #40 in 2001. Its highest rank for boys was #366 in 1994. In 2025 it ranked #228 for girls, with 1,442 babies given the name.
Is Mackenzie a boy or girl name?
Mackenzie is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 141,274 girls and 7,861 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.