Mckenna was the 273rd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 758 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 48% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #379 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #273 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 758 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,645 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −48% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #379 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Mckenna appeared in the US in recent decades and reached its strongest showing in the 2000s. Current use stays close to that high while coming years are likely to bring a dip.
What goes with it
Soft at the edges with crisp consonants at the center, it is said muh KEN uh across three beats. Kenna pairs naturally with it, as does Blakely for a similar style.
Nicknames
- Mac
- Kenna
- Kenny
Honouring a Mckenna in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Mckenna is about 1 in 111.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Irish.
Famous people named Mckenna
- Mckenna Grace (born 2006)American actress and singer
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