Mckenzie

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Son Of The Fair One; Descendant Of The Handsome One

Background: The name McKenzie originates from the Scottish surname, which is derived from the Gaelic 'Mac Coinnich,' meaning 'son of Coinneach' or 'son of the fair one.' The name is associated with the clan and heritage of the McKenzie family, emphasizing lineage and descent.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#501
Total births
66,505
Most popular decade
2000s (68,829 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-348 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1917

Gender usage

3.4% male 96.6% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1917
First year births
5
First year rank
#3,981
Peak year
1996
Peak year births
120
Peak rank
#1,025
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
13
Recent rank
#6,443

Female

First year
1975
First year births
6
First year rank
#7,984
Peak year
2000
Peak year births
2,528
Peak rank
#133
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
620
Recent rank
#493

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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