Mykenzi
A unique feminine name derived from the name Mackenzie meaning "born of fire".
Name Census estimates that about 155 living Americans carry the first name Mykenzi. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Mykenzi today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mykenzi births was 2004 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mykenzi. 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
155
~ 1 in 2,211,318 Americans
Peak year
2004
21 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2017 SSA rank
#17,640
Tracked since 1997
Census
Mykenzi in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 149 people with the first name Mykenzi, which placed it at #45,514 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#45,514
National first-name rank
People counted
149
149 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.0
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
70.5% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mykenzi
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Mykenzi is White at 70.5%. The next largest groups are Black (11.4%) and Hispanic (9.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Mykenzi described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Mykenzi at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White70.5% · 105
- Black or African American11.4% · 17
- Hispanic or Latino9.4% · 14
- Two or more races6.7% · 10
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.0% · 3
Popularity
Mykenzi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mykenzi from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 106 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Mykenzi remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mykenzi 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 Mykenzi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Mykenzi
The name Mykenzi is a relatively modern invention, believed to have originated in the late 20th century. It is likely a variant spelling of the name Mackenzie, which has its roots in the Scottish Gaelic language. The Gaelic name "MacCoinneach" means "son of the fair bright one" or "son of the bright leader."
The name Mackenzie has a long history in Scotland, with the Clan Mackenzie being one of the major Highland clans. The clan's territories were centered around the area of Ross-shire in the Scottish Highlands. The earliest recorded use of the name Mackenzie dates back to the 13th century, with references to individuals bearing the name appearing in historical records from that time.
While the traditional spelling of Mackenzie has been more common throughout history, the variant spelling Mykenzi is a more recent development. It is likely an attempt to create a unique and modern version of the name, possibly influenced by popular culture or personal preferences.
There are no known historical figures of significant note who bore the name Mykenzi specifically. However, the related name Mackenzie has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. These include:
1. Mackenzie Bowell (1823-1917), a Canadian politician who served as the fifth Prime Minister of Canada from 1894 to 1896.
2. Mackenzie King (1874-1950), a Canadian politician who served as the tenth Prime Minister of Canada, holding office for a total of over 21 years between 1921 and 1948.
3. Mackenzie Crook (born 1971), an English actor and writer best known for his roles in the British sitcoms "The Office" and "Detectorists."
4. Mackenzie Phillips (born 1959), an American actress and author, known for her roles in the television series "One Day at a Time" and her memoir "High on Arrival."
5. Mackenzie Davis (born 1987), a Canadian actress who has appeared in films such as "Blade Runner 2049" and "Terminator: Dark Fate."
While the name Mykenzi may be a modern creation, it carries with it the historical significance and cultural heritage of its Scottish Gaelic roots. Its connection to the Clan Mackenzie and the broader Scottish tradition adds depth and richness to this unique name.
People
Mykenzi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mykenzi 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
Mykenzi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mykenzi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 155 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mykenzi 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 2,211,318 US residents.
Is Mykenzi a common name?
We classify Mykenzi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 157 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mykenzi most popular?
The single biggest year for Mykenzi was 2004, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mykenzi is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Mykenzi in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 149 people with the name Mykenzi, or 0.05 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #45,514 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Mykenzi in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Mykenzi?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Mykenzi appears almost entirely female. Of the 143 people counted with this name, 99.3% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Mykenzi?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Mykenzi is White at 70.5%. The next largest groups are Black (11.4%) and Hispanic (9.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Mykenzi most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Mykenzi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 70.5% (105 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Mykenzi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mykenzi a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mykenzi 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.
Is Mykenzi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mykenzi in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Mykenzi can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
How many people have the name Mykenzi?
See how many people share the name Mykenzi on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.