Find out how popular the first name Mkenzie has been for the last 31 years (from 1992 to 2022) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Mkenzie by gender

Based on the last 31 years of data, Mkenzie is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2022, there were 8 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Mkenzie.

The history of the first name Mkenzie

The given name Mkenzie is believed to have originated from the Scottish surname Mackenzie, which traces its roots back to the Gaelic words "mac" meaning "son" and "cendigh" meaning "fair" or "bright." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone with a fair complexion or fair hair.

The earliest known record of the name dates back to the 13th century in Scotland, where it was used as a clan name. The Mackenzie clan was one of the most powerful and influential clans in the Scottish Highlands, and their territories spanned across parts of Ross-shire and Sutherland.

While the name Mkenzie is not commonly found in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it does appear in some historical records and documents related to Scottish history and genealogy. For instance, the "Book of Mackenzie" is a well-known genealogical account of the Mackenzie clan, compiled in the late 17th century.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Mkenzie was Sir Kenneth Mackenzie, who lived in the 14th century and was a prominent figure in the Mackenzie clan. Another notable figure was George Mackenzie, 1st Earl of Cromartie (1630-1714), a Scottish politician and lawyer who played a significant role in the events leading up to the Act of Union in 1707.

In the literary world, the name Mkenzie is associated with Sir Walter Scott's novel "The Antiquary" (1816), which features a character named Jonathan Oldbuck, also known as "Monkbarns of Monkbarns." This character is believed to have been inspired by George Mackenzie, an antiquarian and friend of Scott.

Other famous individuals with the name Mkenzie include:

1. Mackenzie King (1874-1950), a Canadian politician who served as the 10th Prime Minister of Canada from 1921 to 1926, 1926 to 1930, and 1935 to 1948.
2. Mackenzie Phillips (born 1959), an American actress and author known for her roles in the sitcoms "One Day at a Time" and "Orange Is the New Black."
3. Mackenzie Rosman (born 1989), an American actress best known for her role as Ruthie Camden on the television series "7th Heaven."
4. Mackenzie Boyd (born 1986), an Australian professional basketball player who has played in the WNBA and for the Australian national team.
5. Mackenzie Crook (born 1971), an English actor, writer, and director best known for his roles in the British sitcoms "The Office" and "Detectorists."

Data source

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