Find out how popular the first name Makenzee has been for the last 32 years (from 1992 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Makenzee by gender

Based on the last 32 years of data, Makenzee is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 8 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Makenzee.

The history of the first name Makenzee

The name Makenzee is a relatively modern invention, with no clear origins in any particular language or culture. It appears to be a creative spelling variation of the more common name Mackenzie, which itself is a Scottish surname derived from the Gaelic "MacCoinnich" meaning "son of the bright one."

While the name Makenzee has no known ancient or historical references, its roots can be traced back to the Scottish Highlands, where the Mackenzie clan has a long and storied history dating back to the 12th century. One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Mackenzie was in a charter from the 13th century, which mentioned a "Kennech Oar."

The name Makenzee did not gain popularity until the late 20th century, likely influenced by the trend of creating unique spellings of traditional names. It has no known famous historical bearers, as it is a relatively recent creation.

However, there have been a few notable individuals with the more traditional spelling of Mackenzie throughout history. One of the earliest was Sir George Mackenzie (1636-1691), a Scottish lawyer and Lord Advocate of Scotland during the reign of King Charles II.

Another prominent Mackenzie was Alexander Mackenzie (1764-1820), a Scottish explorer who completed the first known transcontinental crossing of North America in 1793, traveling from the Arctic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.

In more recent times, Mackenzie Phillips (born 1959) is an American actress best known for her role in the sitcom One Day at a Time, and Mackenzie Crook (born 1971) is a British actor and writer who starred in the popular TV series The Office.

While the name Makenzee itself has no rich historical tapestry, its connection to the Scottish Mackenzie clan and the various individuals who have borne the more traditional spelling lend it a sense of heritage and tradition.

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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