What does the name Mackenzie mean?

The name Mackenzie means "Son of Kenneth".

What is the origin of the name Mackenzie?

Mackenzie is a name of Gaelic origin.

In 2023, 1,520 babies were named Mackenzie in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Mackenzie is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 1,520 ↘

All-Time Total: 139,918

Peak Year: 2001

Mackenzie is a Scottish surname turned given name. It means "son of Coinneach" or "son of the fair one." It has Gaelic roots.

Mackenzie Davis - Actress known for "Black Mirror" and "Terminator: Dark Fate."
Mackenzie Ziegler - Dancer and singer from "Dance Moms."
Mackenzie Phillips - Actress from "One Day at a Time."
Mackenzie Rosman - Actress from "7th Heaven."
Mackenzie Foy - Actress from "Interstellar" and "The Twilight Saga."
Mackenzie Dern - Professional MMA fighter.
Mackenzie McKee - Reality TV personality from "Teen Mom 3."
Mackenzie Aladjem - Actress from "Nurse Jackie."
Mackenzie Crook - Actress known for "The Office" and "Pirates of the Caribbean."
Mackenzie Astin - Actor from "The Facts of Life" and "Iron Will."

Girl names closely related to Mackenzie

Brooke Sydney Grace Cecilia Paige Tessa Lena Savannah

Boy names closely related to Mackenzie

Cameron Connor Patrick Cole Gavin Tyler Jack Trevor

Names with similar meaning to Mackenzie

Kenzie Makenna Makenzie Mckenna Mckenzie

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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