Makinlee
A combination of "Makin" and "Lee", suggesting a feminine name.
Name Census estimates that about 466 living Americans carry the first name Makinlee. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Makinlee today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Makinlee births was 2013 (39 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Makinlee. 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
466
~ 1 in 735,524 Americans
Peak year
2013
39 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,953
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Makinlee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Makinlee from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 297 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Makinlee 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 Makinlee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Makinlees live
Origin
Meaning and history of Makinlee
The name Makinlee has its origins in the English language, emerging as a modern invented name in the late 20th century. It is a combination of the English word "making" and the name "Lee," which itself is derived from the Old English word "leah" meaning a meadow or clearing.
While the name Makinlee does not have any direct historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it draws inspiration from the English language and its various components. The name's construction reflects a trend in recent decades of creating unique and distinctive names by blending existing words or name elements.
As a relatively new name, there are no recorded instances of Makinlee being used throughout history until recent times. However, it is possible to highlight a few notable individuals who share this first name in contemporary times.
Makinlee Grace, born in 2014, is a young American actress and model who has appeared in various commercials and TV shows.
Makinlee Waterhouse, born in 2002, is an American gymnast who has competed in several national and international competitions.
Makinlee Courtney, born in 1998, is an American singer-songwriter and musician known for her work in the country music genre.
Makinlee Winden, born in 2006, is a Canadian child actor who has appeared in various TV shows and films.
Makinlee Payne, born in 2010, is an American child model and actress who has been featured in various advertising campaigns and TV commercials.
It's important to note that while these individuals share the first name Makinlee, the name's relatively recent origin means that its historical significance and documented usage are limited compared to more traditional names with longer histories.
People
Makinlee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Makinlee 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
Makinlee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Makinlee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 466 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Makinlee 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 735,524 US residents.
Is Makinlee a common name?
We classify Makinlee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 470 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Makinlee most popular?
The single biggest year for Makinlee was 2013, when 39 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Makinlee is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Makinlee a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Makinlee 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.