Mckayla
Every Mckayla since 1979 — 13,230 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mckayla
Mckayla is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,197 in 2025 with 50 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 13,230 American babies have been named Mckayla. Its peak came in 1998, when 769 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Mckayla stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mckayla 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 | 50 | #3,197 | — | — |
| 2024 | 75 | #2,428 | — | — |
| 2023 | 65 | #2,690 | — | — |
| 2022 | 110 | #1,855 | — | — |
| 2021 | 94 | #2,054 | — | — |
| 2020 | 107 | #1,836 | — | — |
| 2019 | 134 | #1,594 | — | — |
| 2018 | 175 | #1,306 | — | — |
| 2017 | 185 | #1,278 | — | — |
| 2016 | 220 | #1,148 | — | — |
| 2015 | 264 | #1,015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 312 | #880 | — | — |
| 2013 | 385 | #718 | — | — |
| 2012 | 400 | #705 | — | — |
| 2011 | 377 | #733 | — | — |
| 2010 | 483 | #612 | — | — |
| 2009 | 437 | #667 | — | — |
| 2008 | 601 | #511 | — | — |
| 2007 | 479 | #624 | — | — |
| 2006 | 506 | #580 | — | — |
| 2005 | 576 | #516 | — | — |
| 2004 | 531 | #537 | 5 | #12,570 |
| 2003 | 636 | #470 | — | — |
| 2002 | 639 | #449 | — | — |
| 2001 | 642 | #431 | — | — |
| 2000 | 658 | #431 | — | — |
| 1995 | 523 | #472 | — | — |
| 1990 | 66 | #2,045 | — | — |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,919 | — | — |
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Famous people named Mckayla
- McKayla Maroney Gymnast · b. 1995
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mckayla in 2025?
Mckayla ranked #3,197 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 50 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mckayla?
13,230 babies have been named Mckayla in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mckayla most popular?
Mckayla peaked in 1998, when 769 newborns received the name.
Is Mckayla a boy or girl name?
Mckayla is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mckayla rising or falling?
Mckayla is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Mckayla?
Well-known people named Mckayla include McKayla Maroney (gymnast).