US Popularity:730
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.

Mckenzie Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Mckenzie is currently #1501 on The Bump
Boy:Mckenzie is currently #1079 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Mckenzie is currently #824 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Mckenzie is currently #730 in U.S. births
Boy:Mckenzie is currently #19079 in U.S. births
Girl:Mckenzie is currently #732 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#732
in 2022
- 67
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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