Mackenzie
muh-ken-zee
US Popularity:376
Origin:Scottish
Meaning:fire-born; good looking; son of Kenneth
Mackenzie is a gender-neutral name of Scottish origin. Traditionally a surname, it has several meanings, including "son of Kenneth," "fire-born," and "good looking." In Scotland, it is typically used for boys, while it is a more popular girl name in the United States. With diminutives including Mac, Ken, and Kenzi, Mackenzie can be shortened to an endearing nickname. Baby Mackenzie may be inspired to emulate the passion of fiery warriors or make their presence felt with their handsome allure.
Mackenzie Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Mackenzie is currently #472 on The Bump
Boy:Mackenzie is currently #282 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Mackenzie is currently #330 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Mackenzie is currently #376 in U.S. births
Boy:Mackenzie is currently #1848 in U.S. births
Girl:Mackenzie is currently #165 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#165
in 2023
- 23
from 2022
Sources
SurnameDB, Last name: Mackenzie
Ancestry, Mckenzie Family History
Ancestry, Mckinney Family History
Online Etymology Dictionary, Kenneth, August 2023
House of Names, MacCoinnich History, Family Crest & Coat of Arms
Behind the Name, Cináed, January 2022
Ancestry, Kenneth Family History
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