Makenzie
A female given name transferred from the surname, of 1990s and later usage, variant of MacKenzie.
Every Makenzie since 1975 — 45,324 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Makenzie
Makenzie is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #700 in 2025 with 406 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 45,324 American babies have been named Makenzie. Its peak came in 2011, when 2,218 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 Makenzie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Makenzie 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 | 406 | #700 | — | — |
| 2024 | 464 | #637 | — | — |
| 2023 | 566 | #536 | 5 | #13,441 |
| 2022 | 619 | #509 | — | — |
| 2021 | 734 | #430 | — | — |
| 2020 | 898 | #345 | — | — |
| 2019 | 949 | #338 | — | — |
| 2018 | 1,034 | #317 | — | — |
| 2017 | 1,099 | #295 | 8 | #9,391 |
| 2016 | 1,309 | #243 | — | — |
| 2015 | 1,550 | #210 | 6 | #11,584 |
| 2014 | 1,781 | #182 | 7 | #10,326 |
| 2013 | 1,938 | #166 | — | — |
| 2012 | 2,127 | #150 | — | — |
| 2011 | 2,210 | #139 | 8 | #9,300 |
| 2010 | 1,999 | #153 | 5 | #13,523 |
| 2009 | 1,898 | #175 | 6 | #11,917 |
| 2008 | 2,066 | #162 | 6 | #12,018 |
| 2007 | 1,939 | #180 | 6 | #11,819 |
| 2006 | 1,780 | #197 | 6 | #11,530 |
| 2005 | 1,715 | #204 | 9 | #8,069 |
| 2004 | 1,604 | #213 | 19 | #4,530 |
| 2003 | 1,578 | #210 | 6 | #10,386 |
| 2002 | 1,624 | #198 | 7 | #9,036 |
| 2001 | 1,660 | #196 | 12 | #5,895 |
| 2000 | 1,613 | #199 | 11 | #6,175 |
| 1995 | 727 | #359 | 18 | #3,645 |
| 1990 | 181 | #1,006 | 5 | #8,982 |
| 1985 | 41 | #2,424 | 6 | #6,234 |
| 1980 | 19 | #4,084 | — | — |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,960 | — | — |
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Famous people named Makenzie
- Makenzie Vega Actor · b. 1994
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Makenzie mean?
A female given name transferred from the surname, of 1990s and later usage, variant of MacKenzie.
How popular is the name Makenzie in 2025?
Makenzie ranked #700 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 406 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Makenzie?
45,324 babies have been named Makenzie in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Makenzie most popular?
Makenzie peaked in 2011, when 2,218 newborns received the name.
Is Makenzie a boy or girl name?
Makenzie is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Makenzie rising or falling?
Makenzie is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Makenzie?
Well-known people named Makenzie include Makenzie Vega (actor).