Makenlee
Every Makenlee since 2002 — 359 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Makenlee
Makenlee is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,286 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2002, 359 American babies have been named Makenlee. Its peak came in 2011, when 33 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Makenlee stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Makenlee year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,286 |
| 2024 | 8 | #11,759 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,801 |
| 2022 | 12 | #8,849 |
| 2021 | 12 | #8,786 |
| 2020 | 21 | #5,776 |
| 2019 | 25 | #5,251 |
| 2018 | 17 | #6,986 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,443 |
| 2016 | 31 | #4,597 |
| 2015 | 30 | #4,673 |
| 2014 | 28 | #4,978 |
| 2013 | 19 | #6,631 |
| 2012 | 26 | #5,350 |
| 2011 | 33 | #4,430 |
| 2010 | 15 | #8,147 |
| 2009 | 8 | #13,220 |
| 2008 | 10 | #11,297 |
| 2007 | 11 | #10,564 |
| 2006 | 6 | #16,356 |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,556 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 7 | #13,303 |
| 2002 | 8 | #11,775 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Makenlee in 2025?
Makenlee ranked #14,286 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Makenlee?
359 babies have been named Makenlee in the United States since 2002, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Makenlee most popular?
Makenlee peaked in 2011, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Makenlee a boy or girl name?
Makenlee is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Makenlee rising or falling?
Makenlee is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.