Makinley
Every Makinley since 1996 — 1,852 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Makinley
Makinley is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,052 in 2025 with 26 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1996, 1,852 American babies have been named Makinley. Its peak came in 2013, when 174 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 Makinley stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Makinley year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | #5,052 |
| 2024 | 36 | #4,092 |
| 2023 | 35 | #4,162 |
| 2022 | 45 | #3,515 |
| 2021 | 63 | #2,742 |
| 2020 | 56 | #2,920 |
| 2019 | 61 | #2,775 |
| 2018 | 78 | #2,354 |
| 2017 | 84 | #2,249 |
| 2016 | 95 | #2,077 |
| 2015 | 102 | #1,970 |
| 2014 | 132 | #1,631 |
| 2013 | 174 | #1,341 |
| 2012 | 142 | #1,549 |
| 2011 | 133 | #1,627 |
| 2010 | 121 | #1,729 |
| 2009 | 71 | #2,609 |
| 2008 | 69 | #2,678 |
| 2007 | 61 | #2,952 |
| 2006 | 40 | #3,833 |
| 2005 | 37 | #3,919 |
| 2004 | 44 | #3,423 |
| 2003 | 38 | #3,700 |
| 2002 | 22 | #5,381 |
| 2001 | 27 | #4,524 |
| 2000 | 19 | #5,851 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Makinley in 2025?
Makinley ranked #5,052 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 26 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Makinley?
1,852 babies have been named Makinley in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Makinley most popular?
Makinley peaked in 2013, when 174 newborns received the name.
Is Makinley a boy or girl name?
Makinley is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Makinley rising or falling?
Makinley is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.