Mackenna
Every Mackenna since 1986 — 3,668 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mackenna
Mackenna is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,233 in 2025 with 49 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1986, 3,668 American babies have been named Mackenna. Its peak came in 2008, when 187 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Mackenna stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mackenna year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 49 | #3,233 | — | — |
| 2024 | 55 | #2,998 | — | — |
| 2023 | 72 | #2,481 | — | — |
| 2022 | 72 | #2,508 | — | — |
| 2021 | 85 | #2,201 | — | — |
| 2020 | 72 | #2,433 | — | — |
| 2019 | 93 | #2,053 | — | — |
| 2018 | 89 | #2,141 | — | — |
| 2017 | 76 | #2,395 | — | — |
| 2016 | 109 | #1,879 | — | — |
| 2015 | 104 | #1,944 | — | — |
| 2014 | 98 | #2,021 | — | — |
| 2013 | 129 | #1,653 | — | — |
| 2012 | 147 | #1,515 | — | — |
| 2011 | 148 | #1,508 | — | — |
| 2010 | 177 | #1,333 | — | — |
| 2009 | 141 | #1,599 | — | — |
| 2008 | 187 | #1,322 | — | — |
| 2007 | 167 | #1,421 | — | — |
| 2006 | 172 | #1,352 | — | — |
| 2005 | 152 | #1,410 | — | — |
| 2004 | 134 | #1,512 | — | — |
| 2003 | 136 | #1,449 | — | — |
| 2002 | 137 | #1,407 | — | — |
| 2001 | 139 | #1,374 | — | — |
| 2000 | 133 | #1,400 | — | — |
| 1995 | 54 | #2,406 | 8 | #6,751 |
| 1990 | 10 | #8,259 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mackenna in 2025?
Mackenna ranked #3,233 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 49 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mackenna?
3,668 babies have been named Mackenna in the United States since 1986, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mackenna most popular?
Mackenna peaked in 2008, when 187 newborns received the name.
Is Mackenna a boy or girl name?
Mackenna is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mackenna rising or falling?
Mackenna is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.