US Popularity:879
Origin:Scottish
Meaning:Fair, handsome; Son of MacCoinnich
McKenzie is another surname that has moved to the front of the line as a first name in the last three decades. It's a variation of MacKenzie, derived from the Gaelic last name MacCoinnich, meaning “son of Coinnich" or "fair" and handsome." A particular favorite in the South, McKenzie manages to be traditional with a modern fresh twist and suggests someone with a playful, youthful spirit. Once considered exclusively for girls, McKenzie has enjoyed gender-neutral popularity among baby girls and boys alike in recent years.

Common Nicknames for Mckenzie

Nothing is really quite as cute as baby—but the perfect nickname comes close. From the catchy to the cool, the options for Mckenzie are so sweet you just can’t help but say, “awww!” And we’ve rounded them up for you and your adorable baby below.

How Popular Is The Name Mckenzie?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Mckenzie is currently #1764 on The Bump
Boy:Mckenzie is currently #984 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Mckenzie is currently #1235 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Mckenzie is currently #879 in U.S. births
Boy:Mckenzie is currently #10373 in U.S. births
Girl:Mckenzie is currently #436 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#436
in 2023
- 81
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
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