Mackinzie
A feminine form of the Scottish surname MacKenzie meaning "born of a handsome lad".
Name Census estimates that about 823 living Americans carry the first name Mackinzie. It is a predominantly female name (98.2% of registrations). The average person named Mackinzie today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mackinzie births was 2003 (50 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mackinzie. 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
823
~ 1 in 416,469 Americans
Peak year
2003
50 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
1998 SSA rank
#10,652
Tracked since 1981
Gender
Gender distribution for Mackinzie
Mackinzie leans heavily female at 98.2% of total registrations, but 15 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Mackinzie as a male name
- Ranked #10,652 in 1998
- 5 male births in 1998
- Peak: 1991 (5 births)
Mackinzie as a female name
- Ranked #14,624 in 2022
- 6 female births in 2022
- Peak: 2003 (50 births)
Popularity
Mackinzie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mackinzie from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 406 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mackinzie 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 Mackinzie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Mackinzies live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. Texas, Indiana, Missouri recorded the most babies named Mackinzie, while Washington, Oklahoma, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 13 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Mackinzie
Mackinzie is a modern English name with roots tracing back to the Scottish Gaelic language. The name is believed to have originated from the Gaelic surname "MacKenzie," which means "son of the fair bright one." This surname itself is derived from the Scottish Gaelic personal name "Coinneach," meaning "handsome" or "bright."
The name Mackinzie is thought to have become popular in the late 20th century, likely inspired by the growing trend of creating new names by altering traditional spellings or combining elements from different names. It is sometimes considered a feminine form of the name Mackenzie, though it is also used as a unisex name.
While the name Mackinzie does not have a long historical record, it may have been influenced by the popularity of the Scottish clan name MacKenzie. The MacKenzie clan has a rich history dating back to the 13th century, and they played an important role in the Scottish Wars of Independence against England.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Mackinzie was Mackinzie Dorn, an American actress born in 1989. She is known for her roles in various television shows and films, including "The Lunchbox Bandit" and "The Art of Getting By."
Another notable figure with this name is Mackinzie Klesaris, an American singer-songwriter born in 1994. She rose to fame after appearing on the reality television show "The X Factor" in 2012.
In the world of sports, Mackinzie Froese is a Canadian professional ice hockey player born in 1994. She has represented Canada in several international tournaments and currently plays for the Toronto Six in the Premier Hockey Federation.
Mackinzie Bryant is an American basketball player born in 1999. She played college basketball for the University of Southern California and was drafted by the Indiana Fever in the 2022 WNBA draft.
Lastly, Mackinzie Alberts is an American artist and illustrator known for her vibrant and whimsical artworks. She was born in 1992 and has gained recognition for her children's book illustrations and commercial art projects.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Mackinzie throughout recent history, showcasing its modern usage and diverse applications across various fields.
People
Mackinzie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mackinzie 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
Mackinzie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mackinzie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 823 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mackinzie 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 416,469 US residents.
Is Mackinzie a common name?
We classify Mackinzie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 839 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mackinzie most popular?
The single biggest year for Mackinzie was 2003, when 50 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mackinzie is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Mackinzie a female name?
Yes, 98.2% of people registered as Mackinzie 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.