Makynna
Feminine name of Scottish origin, a variant spelling of the name McKenna.
Name Census estimates that about 450 living Americans carry the first name Makynna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Makynna today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Makynna births was 2007 (45 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Makynna. 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
450
~ 1 in 761,676 Americans
Peak year
2007
45 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2024 SSA rank
#14,549
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Makynna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Makynna from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 232 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
Makynna 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 Makynna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Makynnas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Indiana, Texas, Kansas recorded the most babies named Makynna, while Kansas, Texas, Indiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 8 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Makynna
The name Makynna is a relatively modern English feminine name with uncertain origins. While its precise etymology is unclear, it is likely a creative spelling variation or feminine form derived from the Scottish name Mack or Mackenzie, which has roots in the Gaelic words meaning "born of fire" or "son of the wise leader."
Some linguists suggest that Makynna could also be a combination of the Hebrew name Maya, meaning "water," and the English name Kinna, a variant of Cynthia, derived from the Greek goddess of the moon, Cynthia. However, there is no definitive evidence linking Makynna to these potential sources.
Historically, there are no recorded instances of the name Makynna being used in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records from various cultures and time periods. This suggests that the name is a relatively modern invention, likely emerging in the late 20th or early 21st century.
The earliest known use of the name Makynna can be traced back to the late 1980s and early 1990s in the United States, where it gained popularity as a unique and creative spelling variation of more traditional names like Mackenzie or McKenna.
While the name Makynna is still relatively uncommon, there have been a few notable individuals who have carried this moniker throughout history:
1. Makynna Haywood (born 1993) - An American actress known for her roles in television shows like "The Parent 'Hood" and "Lizzie McGuire."
2. Makynna Watters (born 1999) - A Canadian singer and songwriter who gained recognition for her participation in the reality TV show "The Next Star."
3. Makynna Kaupp (born 2003) - An American child actress who has appeared in various commercials and television shows, including "The Exes" and "Teachers."
4. Makynna Crawford (born 2005) - An American child actress known for her roles in films like "Godzilla" and "Supernatural Academy."
5. Makynna Saad (born 2006) - A Canadian child actress who has appeared in several television shows, including "The Next Step" and "Odd Squad."
It's important to note that while these individuals share the unique name Makynna, the name itself has a relatively short documented history and lacks deep cultural or historical roots when compared to more traditional names from various linguistic backgrounds.
People
Makynna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Makynna 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
Makynna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Makynna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 450 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Makynna 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 761,676 US residents.
Is Makynna a common name?
We classify Makynna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 455 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Makynna most popular?
The single biggest year for Makynna was 2007, when 45 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Makynna is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Makynna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Makynna 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.