Mackenson
Son of the powerful or mighty protector, derived from Scottish Gaelic.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Mackenson. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Mackenson today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mackenson births was 1993 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mackenson. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Mackenson. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1993
5 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2001 SSA rank
#11,655
Tracked since 1993
Census
Mackenson in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 319 people with the first name Mackenson, which placed it at #28,252 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#28,252
National first-name rank
People counted
319
319 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
95.0% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mackenson
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Mackenson is Black at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Two or More Races (1.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Mackenson described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Mackenson at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American95.0% · 303
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 6
- Two or more races1.9% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.6% · 2
- White0.3% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.3% · 1
Popularity
Mackenson: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mackenson from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mackenson 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 Mackenson during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Mackensons live
Origin
Meaning and history of Mackenson
The name Mackenson is believed to have originated in the late 19th century as a French variation of the Scottish surname Mackenzie. The prefix "Mac" is derived from the Gaelic word meaning "son," while "Kenzie" is a regional name referring to the Kintail area of Scotland. As French culture and language had a significant influence in certain parts of the world during that era, it's plausible that the name underwent a slight modification in spelling and pronunciation.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mackenson can be found in historical archives from the Caribbean island of Haiti. In the late 1800s, a notable Haitian revolutionary figure named Mackenson Michel (1869-1932) played a crucial role in the country's struggle for independence from French colonial rule. His bravery and leadership during this turbulent period earned him a place in the annals of Haitian history.
Another prominent individual bearing the name Mackenson was the French author and philosopher Mackenson Bijou (1892-1968). Born in Martinique, he gained recognition for his literary works that explored themes of identity, cultural heritage, and the complexities of colonial societies.
In the realm of sports, Mackenson Semerzier (born 1977) is a former professional basketball player from Haiti who enjoyed a successful career in various European leagues. His athletic prowess and dedication to the sport have made him a role model for aspiring athletes in his home country.
Mackenson Blanchard (1921-2005) was a renowned Haitian artist celebrated for his vibrant and expressive paintings. His works often depicted the rich cultural traditions and landscapes of Haiti, capturing the essence of the island's spirit through his unique artistic vision.
Among the more contemporary figures, Mackenson Célestin (born 1986) is a Haitian author and playwright whose works have gained critical acclaim for their poetic storytelling and explorations of social issues. His plays and novels have been performed and published internationally, showcasing the depth and diversity of Haitian literature.
While the name Mackenson is relatively uncommon globally, it carries a rich historical legacy, particularly in regions influenced by French and Haitian cultures. From revolutionaries and artists to authors and athletes, individuals bearing this name have made significant contributions to their respective fields and communities.
People
Mackenson + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mackenson 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
Mackenson: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mackenson?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mackenson 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Mackenson a common name?
We classify Mackenson as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mackenson most popular?
The single biggest year for Mackenson was 1993, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mackenson is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Mackenson in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 319 people with the name Mackenson, or 0.11 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #28,252 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Mackenson in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Mackenson?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Mackenson appears almost entirely male. Of the 315 people counted with this name, 100.0% were male and only a very small share were female. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Mackenson?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Mackenson is Black at 95.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Two or More Races (1.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Mackenson most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Mackenson in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.0% (303 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Mackenson in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mackenson a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mackenson in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Mackenson still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mackenson in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Mackenson can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
How many people are named Mackenson?
Find out how many people share the name Mackenson on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.