Mickenzie
Scottish feminine name meaning "fair, attractive".
Name Census estimates that about 669 living Americans carry the first name Mickenzie. It is a predominantly female name (93.6% of registrations). The average person named Mickenzie today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mickenzie births was 1996 (44 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mickenzie. 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
669
~ 1 in 512,338 Americans
Peak year
1996
44 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
1998 SSA rank
#10,741
Tracked since 1983
Gender
Gender distribution for Mickenzie
Mickenzie leans heavily female at 93.6% of total registrations, but 44 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Mickenzie as a male name
- Ranked #10,741 in 1998
- 5 male births in 1998
- Peak: 1996 (11 births)
Mickenzie as a female name
- Ranked #13,057 in 2021
- 7 female births in 2021
- Peak: 1997 (39 births)
Popularity
Mickenzie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mickenzie from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 283 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mickenzie 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 Mickenzie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Mickenzies live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania recorded the most babies named Mickenzie, while Pennsylvania, Ohio, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 5 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Mickenzie
Mickenzie is a relatively modern name that has its origins in the Scottish Gaelic language. The name is a combination of two Gaelic words: "mic" meaning "son" and "enzie" which is derived from the Gaelic word "innis" meaning "island" or "meadow."
The earliest recorded use of the name Mickenzie can be traced back to the late 18th century in the Scottish Highlands. It was initially used as a surname for families living on or near islands or meadows. Over time, it gained popularity as a given name, particularly in Scotland and later in other English-speaking countries.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Mickenzie was Mickenzie MacKenzie, a Scottish poet and songwriter born in 1795. He is known for his contributions to the preservation of Scottish folk songs and ballads.
Another notable figure was Mickenzie Grant, a Scottish explorer and naturalist who lived from 1812 to 1878. He is famous for his expeditions to the Canadian Arctic and his contributions to the study of Arctic flora and fauna.
In the 19th century, the name Mickenzie also gained popularity in the United States. One of the earliest recorded instances was Mickenzie Wilkins, an American abolitionist and women's rights activist born in 1822. She played a significant role in the anti-slavery movement and was a prominent figure in the suffragette movement.
In the world of literature, Mickenzie Fielding was an acclaimed English novelist and playwright born in 1867. She is best known for her works exploring the struggles and experiences of women in Victorian society.
More recently, Mickenzie Moss was an American athlete and Olympic gold medalist in track and field. Born in 1945, she won multiple medals in the 1968 and 1972 Olympic Games and held several world records in sprinting events.
While the name Mickenzie has Scottish roots, it has gained popularity across various cultures and regions. Its unique blend of Gaelic elements and its association with nature and exploration have contributed to its enduring appeal throughout history.
People
Mickenzie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mickenzie 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
Mickenzie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mickenzie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 669 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mickenzie 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 512,338 US residents.
Is Mickenzie a common name?
We classify Mickenzie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 684 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mickenzie most popular?
The single biggest year for Mickenzie was 1996, when 44 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mickenzie is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Mickenzie a female name?
Yes, 93.6% of people registered as Mickenzie 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.