Makenzie
How to say it: muh-KEN-zee · /məˈkɛnzi/
Variant of Mackenzie; from Scottish Gaelic MacCoinnich meaning 'son of Coinneach (Kenneth)'.
Makenzie was the 150th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 406 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 70% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #276 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #150 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 406 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,451 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −70% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #276 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,541 among girls’ names, 0 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Belonging largely to recent decades, Makenzie found its high in the 2000s. Currently well below that mark, a further dip is expected.
What goes with it
Gentle and airy with lively momentum, Makenzie feels easygoing. Avery pairs nicely in style.
Nicknames
- Mac
- Kenzie
- Mak
Honouring a Makenzie in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Makenzie is about 1 in 61.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
In France: #2,541 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Makenzie
- Makenzie Vega (born 1994)American actress
- Makenzie Fischer (born 1997)American water polo player
- Makenzie Leigh (born 1990)Actor
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Keep exploring
Find names you'll both love, starting with Makenzie
The one-minute style quiz.