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Makenzie
GirlScottish· “son of Coinneach (Kenneth)”
- Meaning
- son of Coinneach (Kenneth)
- Origin
- Scottish
- Pronunciation
- muh-KEN-zee
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #700
- US babies 2025
- 406
- Best rank
- #139 (2011)
- Peak year
- 2011
Meaning and origin of Makenzie
Makenzie is a Scottish name that means “son of Coinneach (Kenneth)”.
Makenzie is a modern spelling of Mackenzie, from the Scottish Gaelic surname Mac Coinnich, meaning son of Coinneach, the name usually anglicized as Kenneth. Coinneach is often explained as meaning handsome. The Mackenzie clan held lands in the Scottish Highlands. As a first name, Mackenzie became popular for girls in North America in the late twentieth century, and the Makenzie spelling offers a simpler look. Kenzie is the natural nickname. The name feels friendly and energetic.
Popularity over time
Makenzie first appears in US Social Security records in 1975. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 35 different years, starting in 1991. Its best national rank was #139 in 2011, the same year it reached its highest count of 2,210 babies. In 2025, 406 babies were named Makenzie, and it ranked #700 nationally. That is 74% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #4,084 in 1980, #199 in 2000, #153 in 2010, and #700 in 2025. Of the 45,023 US girls named Makenzie since records began, 39% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 15,996 babies. Since 2010, 19,683 more have been named Makenzie.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Izabella, Elise, Aliyah, Brooklynn, and Alaina.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Makenzie ranked highest in South Carolina, Louisiana, and Alabama.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | #363 | 14 |
| Louisiana | #411 | 11 |
| Alabama | #420 | 12 |
| Pennsylvania | #504 | 21 |
| Virginia | #531 | 15 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Makenzie is usually pronounced muh-KEN-zee, with three syllables. It has eight letters, starts with M and ends in “-ie”.
Middle names for Makenzie
A few middle names that flow with Makenzie: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Makenzie
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Makenzie mean?
Makenzie is a Scottish name that means “son of Coinneach (Kenneth)”.
What is the origin of the name Makenzie?
Makenzie has Scottish roots. Makenzie is a modern spelling of Mackenzie, from the Scottish Gaelic surname Mac Coinnich, meaning son of Coinneach, the name usually anglicized as Kenneth.
Is Makenzie a popular name?
Yes. Makenzie ranked #700 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Makenzie a boy or girl name?
Makenzie is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Makenzie?
Makenzie is usually pronounced muh-KEN-zee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings