Mckenzi
Every Mckenzi since 1978 — 2,022 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mckenzi
Mckenzi is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #16,451 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1978, 2,022 American babies have been named Mckenzi. Its peak came in 1996, when 95 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 Mckenzi stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mckenzi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #16,451 |
| 2024 | 7 | #12,998 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,883 |
| 2022 | 9 | #10,932 |
| 2021 | 12 | #8,812 |
| 2020 | 21 | #5,782 |
| 2019 | 29 | #4,735 |
| 2018 | 29 | #4,737 |
| 2017 | 41 | #3,748 |
| 2016 | 54 | #3,087 |
| 2015 | 59 | #2,958 |
| 2014 | 47 | #3,402 |
| 2013 | 73 | #2,478 |
| 2012 | 64 | #2,756 |
| 2011 | 73 | #2,503 |
| 2010 | 74 | #2,509 |
| 2009 | 67 | #2,721 |
| 2008 | 83 | #2,349 |
| 2007 | 84 | #2,305 |
| 2006 | 68 | #2,660 |
| 2005 | 64 | #2,661 |
| 2004 | 71 | #2,417 |
| 2003 | 64 | #2,543 |
| 2002 | 65 | #2,459 |
| 2001 | 91 | #1,918 |
| 2000 | 81 | #2,045 |
| 1995 | 61 | #2,206 |
| 1990 | 22 | #4,465 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #11,476 |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mckenzi in 2025?
Mckenzi ranked #16,451 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mckenzi?
2,022 babies have been named Mckenzi in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mckenzi most popular?
Mckenzi peaked in 1996, when 95 newborns received the name.
Is Mckenzi a boy or girl name?
Mckenzi is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mckenzi rising or falling?
Mckenzi is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.