Mckenzie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Mckenzie is of Scottish origin, meaning 'handsome.' It evolved from the surname MacCoinnich through historical forms like Mackenzie. The name is associated with positive traits and gained popularity in the 20th century as a given name. There is no biblical relevance.
The name Mckenzie is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Mckenzie has been stalled for male in MidWest, falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too rising for female in South, stalled for male in West, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Mckenzie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4917th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4548th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4003rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3014th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1310th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2554th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6070th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2813th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 380th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 153rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 211th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Mckenzie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Mckenzie"
Pronunciation
/məkˈɛn.zi/
Origin
Scottish
Etymology
The name Mckenzie is derived from the Scottish surname 'MacCoinnich,' which means 'son of Coinneach,' where 'Coinneach' means 'handsome' or 'comely' in Gaelic.
Meaning
handsome
Language Evolution
MacCoinnich, Mackenzie, Mckenzie
Historical Usage
Mckenzie became popular in the 20th century as a given name, particularly in English-speaking countries, influenced by the trend of using surnames as first names.
Variants & Derivatives
Mackenzie, Kenzie, MacKenzie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Mckenzie is viewed as a trendy and modern name, often associated with youthfulness and a strong character.
Famous People
Mckenzie Davis, Mckenzie Foy, Mckenzie Milton
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Mckenzie"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Mckenzie"
"Mckenzie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 4917th of 7545 | 34 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 4548th of 6773 | 36 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4003rd of 7552 | 70 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3014th of 10718 | 181 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1310th of 16616 | 1,067 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2554th of 24088 | 696 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 6070th of 23106 | 171 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2813th of 19264 | 413 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 380th of 27321 | 10,654 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 153rd of 35406 | 35,664 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 211th of 30306 | 17,519 |
Regional Popularity of "Mckenzie" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
57.82% 2034th/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
43.18% 1591st/3685 |
50.61% 2265th/4475 |
24.09% 1251st/5194 |
28.65% 1810th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
67.20% 3079th/4582 |
76.12% 3931st/5164 |
29.04% 2124th/7313 |
52.71% 3934th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
83.98% 3768th/4487 |
- | - |
Regional Popularity of "Mckenzie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
64.59% 1897th/2937 |
82.26% 2865th/3483 |
83.12% 2924th/3518 |
51.26% 2073rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
7.84% 289th/3685 |
14.10% 631st/4475 |
8.24% 428th/5194 |
5.33% 337th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
2.77% 127th/4582 |
4.53% 234th/5164 |
1.56% 114th/7313 |
2.77% 207th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
6.10% 243rd/3984 |
5.19% 233rd/4487 |
2.40% 164th/6822 |
4.88% 306th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Mckenzie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Mckenzie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.