Find out how popular the first name Mackinsey has been for the last 29 years (from 1989 to 2017) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Mackinsey by gender

Based on the last 29 years of data, Mackinsey is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2017, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Mackinsey.

The history of the first name Mackinsey

The given name Mackinsey is a relatively modern invention, likely derived from the surname MacKenzie, which has its roots in the Scottish Gaelic language. The MacKenzie clan originated in the northern Highlands of Scotland, with the name potentially having two different origins.

One possible origin traces the name back to the Gaelic personal name Cináed, which means "born of fire" or "burning bright." This name was anglicized as Kenneth, and the prefix "Mac" was added, meaning "son of," resulting in MacKenzie or MacKinney. Alternatively, the name could stem from the Gaelic words "cion," meaning "love" or "affection," and "nath," meaning "born" or "descendant."

While the surname MacKenzie is well-documented in Scottish history, there are no known ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records that specifically reference the given name Mackinsey. The earliest recorded examples of this name are relatively recent, likely emerging in the late 20th century as a variation of the more traditional MacKenzie or McKenzie.

Notable individuals with the given name Mackinsey throughout history are scarce, as it is a relatively modern coinage. However, here are a few examples:

1. Mackinsey Hargrove (born 1993), an American singer-songwriter and musician best known for her work in the country music genre.

2. Mackinsey Kleycamp (born 1989), an American professional soccer player who has competed in the National Women's Soccer League.

3. Mackinsey Grinke (born 1997), a Canadian track and field athlete specializing in the hammer throw.

4. Mackinsey Kaposy (born 1996), an American professional stock car racing driver who has competed in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and ARCA Menards Series.

5. Mackinsey Walburn (born 1992), an American model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Utah USA in 2014.

It is worth noting that while these individuals share the given name Mackinsey, their backgrounds and the origins of their names may vary, as the name is a relatively modern coinage and could have been derived from different sources or inspirations.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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