Mackensie
Scottish feminine diminutive form of Mackenzie meaning "son of the comely one".
Name Census estimates that about 888 living Americans carry the first name Mackensie. It is a predominantly female name (99.4% of registrations). The average person named Mackensie today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mackensie births was 1998 (63 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mackensie. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
888
~ 1 in 385,985 Americans
Peak year
1998
63 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
1993 SSA rank
#9,610
Tracked since 1978
Gender
Gender distribution for Mackensie
Out of the 909 babies given the name Mackensie since 1880, 99.4% were registered as female. The name sits firmly on the female side of the spectrum, with only a handful of male registrations across the entire dataset.
Mackensie as a male name
- Ranked #9,610 in 1993
- 5 male births in 1993
- Peak: 1993 (5 births)
Mackensie as a female name
- Ranked #16,745 in 2021
- 5 female births in 2021
- Peak: 1998 (63 births)
Popularity
Mackensie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mackensie from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 358 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mackensie by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Mackensie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Mackensies live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. Texas, Georgia, California recorded the most babies named Mackensie, while Virginia, Ohio, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 8 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Mackensie
The name Mackensie is a Scottish variant of the masculine name Mackenzie. It originated from the Gaelic name "MacCoinneach," which translates to "son of the handsome or bright one." The name is believed to have originated in the Scottish Highlands during the medieval period.
The earliest recorded use of the name Mackensie can be traced back to the 13th century, when it was used by members of the Clan Mackenzie, a prominent Scottish clan. The name gained popularity in Scotland during this time and was often associated with nobility and landownership.
One of the most notable historical figures with the name Mackensie was Sir George Mackensie, a Scottish lawyer and writer who lived from 1636 to 1691. He was a prominent figure in the Scottish legal system and wrote several influential works on Scottish law.
Another notable person with the name Mackensie was Henry Mackensie, a Scottish minister and writer who lived from 1737 to 1831. He is best known for his work "The Man of Feeling," which is considered one of the first novels in the sentimental tradition.
In the 19th century, the name Mackensie gained popularity outside of Scotland, particularly in North America. One of the most famous individuals with the name was Ranald Mackensie, a Canadian explorer and fur trader who lived from 1779 to 1820. He played a significant role in the exploration and mapping of the Canadian Northwest Territories.
Another notable figure with the name Mackensie was Sir Alexander Mackensie, a Scottish-Canadian explorer who lived from 1764 to 1820. He was the first European to cross the continent of North America from east to west, completing the journey in 1793.
In more recent times, the name Mackensie has been adapted as a feminine name, often spelled as "Mackenzie" or "Mackensie." This has contributed to its increased popularity in various parts of the world.
People
Mackensie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mackensie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Mackensie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mackensie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 888 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mackensie going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 385,985 US residents.
Is Mackensie a common name?
We classify Mackensie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 909 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mackensie most popular?
The single biggest year for Mackensie was 1998, when 63 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mackensie is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Mackensie a female name?
Yes, 99.4% of people registered as Mackensie in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.