Mackenzie Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Mackenzie has been a favorite in popular culture, appearing in TV shows, movies, and literature. Notable characters named Mackenzie can be found in series like “Degrassi: The Next Generation” and “The 100.”

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A Deep Dive

Mackenzie Overview

Meaning

Son of Kenneth, good looking, fire-born

Gender

Girl, Gender-neutral

Origin

Scottish

Etymology

Derived from the Scottish Gaelic surname “MacCoinnich,” which means “son of Coinneach” (son of the bright one).

Pronunciation

/məˈkɛn.zi/

Popularity

Mackenzie is a popular name for girls in the USA, ranking #165 in 2023. It is also common in Australia and Canada.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

9 letters

Numerology

6 (Nurturing, Responsible, Balanced)

Name Styles

Popular, Modern, Cool

Associated Traits

Creative, empathetic, adaptable, cheerful

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

The name Mackenzie has roots in Scottish culture, originating from the Clan Mackenzie.

Name Day

March 1 (Scotland)
A Deep Dive

Mackenzie Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Makenzie, Makenzi, Mackenzy, McKenzie, Makenzey

Common Nicknames

Kenzie, Mac, Kenz, Mace, Micki

Diminutives

Ken, Kenzi, Mack, Mackie, Kenz

Famous People

  • Mackenzie Davis
    (Canadian Actress)
  • Mackenzie Foy
    (American Actress)
  • Mackenzie Ziegler
    (American Dancer)
  • Mackenzie Crook
    (British Actor)
  • Mackenzie Phillips
    (American Actress)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Mackenzie McHale
    ("The Newsroom," TV Series)
  • Mackenzie Hollister
    ("Dork Diaries," Book Series)
  • Mackenzie
    ("Mackenzie Falls," TV Series within "Sonny with a Chance")
  • Mackenzie Allen
    ("Commander in Chief," TV Series)
  • Mackenzie Phillips
    ("One Day at a Time," TV Series)

Places

  • Mackenzie River
    (Northwest Territories, Canada)
  • Mackenzie Park
    (Lubbock, Texas, USA)
  • Mackenzie Basin
    (South Island, New Zealand)

What Is the Meaning of Mackenzie?

Mackenzie means “son of the fair one” or “born of fire.” Often seen as adventurous and dynamic, Mackenzies are known for their spirited and energetic personalities.

What Is the Origin of The Name Mackenzie?

The name Mackenzie has Scottish origins, coming from the Gaelic “MacCoinnich,” which translates to “son of Coinneach.” Initially a surname, it has evolved into a given name over the years.

Mackenzie Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Mackenzie in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#1232021#1422022#1652023
Top 3 Rankings#402001#422002#432000

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Mackenzie

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023165
(-23 from 2022)
1737
(-298 from 2022)
0.09930
2022142
(-19 from 2021)
2035
(-236 from 2021)
0.11349
2021123
(-4 from 2020)
2271
(-25 from 2020)
0.12676
2020119
(-8 from 2019)
2296
(-292 from 2019)
0.12989
2019111
(-5 from 2018)
2588
(-237 from 2018)
0.14104
2018106
(-6 from 2017)
2825
(-135 from 2017)
0.15191
2017100
(-15 from 2016)
2960
(-450 from 2016)
0.15668
201685
(-12 from 2015)
3410
(-457 from 2015)
0.17615
201573
(-4 from 2014)
3867
(-291 from 2014)
0.19822
201469
(-7 from 2013)
4158
(+136 from 2013)
0.21254
201362
(+9 from 2012)
4022
(+260 from 2012)
0.20865
201271
(-3 from 2011)
3762
(-37 from 2011)
0.19397
201168
No change from 2010
3799
(-84 from 2010)
0.19606
201068
(+9 from 2009)
3883
(-18 from 2009)
0.19804
200977
(-12 from 2008)
3901
(-573 from 2008)
0.19263
200865
No change from 2007
4474
(-153 from 2007)
0.21480
200765
(-12 from 2006)
4627
(-578 from 2006)
0.21862
200653
(-2 from 2005)
5205
(+6 from 2005)
0.24898
200551
(-7 from 2004)
5199
(-529 from 2004)
0.25616
200444
(+1 from 2003)
5728
(-137 from 2003)
0.28387
200345
(-3 from 2002)
5865
(-403 from 2002)
0.29231
200242
(-2 from 2001)
6268
(-666 from 2001)
0.31737
200140
(+3 from 2000)
6934
(+585 from 2000)
0.35004
200043
(+9 from 1999)
6349
(+923 from 1999)
0.31813
199952
(+12 from 1998)
5426
(+536 from 1998)
0.27871
199864
(+7 from 1997)
4890
(+399 from 1997)
0.25226
199771
(+4 from 1996)
4491
(-106 from 1996)
0.23522
199675
(+13 from 1995)
4597
(+634 from 1995)
0.23977
199588
(+14 from 1994)
3963
(+767 from 1994)
0.20624
1994102
(+11 from 1993)
3196
(+298 from 1993)
0.16395
1993113
(+12 from 1992)
2898
(+225 from 1992)
0.14699
1992125
(+73 from 1991)
2673
(+1178 from 1991)
0.13334
1991198
(+49 from 1990)
1495
(+345 from 1990)
0.07352
1990247
(+60 from 1989)
1150
(+295 from 1989)
0.05598
1989307
(+14 from 1988)
855
(+80 from 1988)
0.04292
1988321
(+20 from 1987)
775
(+64 from 1987)
0.04030
1987341
(+96 from 1986)
711
(+220 from 1986)
0.03794
1986437
(+45 from 1985)
491
(+58 from 1985)
0.02661
1985482
(+73 from 1984)
433
(+96 from 1984)
0.02345
1984555
(+80 from 1983)
337
(+66 from 1983)
0.01869
1983635
(+58 from 1982)
271
(+17 from 1982)
0.01514
1982693
(+8 from 1981)
254
(+14 from 1981)
0.01400
1981701
(+20 from 1980)
240
(+8 from 1980)
0.01342
1980721
(+147 from 1979)
232
(+54 from 1979)
0.01303
1979868
(-174 from 1978)
178
(-51 from 1978)
0.01033
1978694
(-30 from 1977)
229
(-9 from 1977)
0.01393
1977664
(+173 from 1976)
238
(+73 from 1976)
0.01447
1976837
(+3533 from 1975)
165
(+151 from 1975)
0.01050
19754370
(+3309 from 1974)
14
(+8 from 1974)
0.00090
19747679
(-247 from 1973)
6
No change from 1973
0.00038
19737432
First SSA data recorded
6
First SSA data recorded
0.00039
19720
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19710
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0
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0.0000
19700
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0
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0.0000
19690
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0
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0.0000
19680
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0
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0.0000
19670
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0
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0.0000
19660
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0.0000
19650
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0.0000
19640
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0
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0.0000
19630
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0
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0.0000
19620
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0.0000
19610
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0.0000
19600
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0.0000
19590
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0.0000
19580
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19570
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19560
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19550
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19530
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19520
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19510
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19500
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19490
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19480
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0.0000
19470
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19460
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19450
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19440
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19430
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19420
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19410
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19380
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19370
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19360
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19340
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19330
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19320
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19310
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19300
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19290
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19280
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19270
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19260
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19250
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19240
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19230
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19220
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19210
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19200
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19190
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19180
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19170
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19160
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19150
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19140
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19130
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19120
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19110
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19100
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19090
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19030
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19010
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19000
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18990
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18980
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American States Popularity Rankings for Mackenzie

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#1702021#1942022#2402023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#1942021#2462022#2402023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#1362021#1182022#1762023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#1042021#882022#1112023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#822021#1132022#872023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#792021#1132022#882023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#1332021#1392022#1932023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#942021#1082022#1002023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#1092021#1342022#1762023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#1272021#2082022#2062023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#1372021#1812022#2592023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#1242021#1722022#1432023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#1012021#1042022#1332023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#652021#762022#1002023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#1642021#1772022#2602023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#1402021#1532022#1402023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#602021#762022#852023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#1262021#1422022#1562023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#2072021#2542022#2372023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#712021#802022#1242023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#1472021#1432022#1912023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#1562021#1912022#1432023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#1702021#2442022#2482023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#2822021#2082022#4102023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#392021#782022#732023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#1522021#2602022#2982023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#2692021#3182022#3362023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#1622021#1712022#1742023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#1882021#1322022#2952023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#2282021#3302022#3002023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#2902021#2572022#2832023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#1452021#1692022#1812023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#2972021#3062022#3622023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#1512021#1742022#2662023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2982021#2532022#2162023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#1652021#2092022#2272023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1082021#1122022#792023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#532021#402022#792023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2162021#2542022#2742023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3342020#2072021#2632022

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#812021#542022#1592023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#342021#862022#1912023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#1672020#1112021#1282022

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#832021#852022#2212023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1802020#1912021#852022

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2362019#1342021#1772022

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#812019#1552021#1082022

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#362015#472016#612020

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1122021#2142022#2052023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1382018#902019#2082022

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1082012#892014#712016

Popularity Rankings for Mackenzie in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#352022#392023#4192023

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#542021#632022#592023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#552021#622022#912023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#1442020#2072021#3082022

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#1772005#3842006#3012007

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4932019#3412020#4422021

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#3902021#4202022#6252023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#4582007#6812008#8352009

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Mackenzie a Name for Boys or Girls?

Mackenzie works for both boys and girls. Its unique combination of historical significance and modern style makes it a popular choice for parents seeking a versatile name.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Mackenzie

Mackenzie in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Mackenzie Davis (Actress, born 1987): A Canadian actress with roles in films like "Blade Runner 2049" and "Terminator: Dark Fate."
  • Mackenzie Foy (Actress, born 2000): An American actress who played Renesmee in "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn" and starred in "The Nutcracker and the Four Realms."
  • Mackenzie Ziegler (Dancer, born 2004): An American dancer, singer, and actress who gained fame on the reality TV show "Dance Moms."
  • Mackenzie Crook (Actor, born 1971): A British actor known for his roles in "The Office" (UK) and the "Pirates of the Caribbean" film series.
  • Mackenzie Phillips (Actress, born 1959): An American actress and singer who starred in the TV show "One Day at a Time" and appeared in the film "American Graffiti."
  • Mackenzie Astin (Actor, born 1973): An American actor who appeared in the TV series "The Facts of Life" and films like "The Last Days of Disco."
  • Mackenzie Bourg (Singer, born 1992): An American singer-songwriter who was a finalist on the TV show "American Idol."
  • Mackenzie McHale ("The Newsroom," 2012 TV Series): An executive producer at a cable news channel who navigates the challenges of modern journalism.
  • Mackenzie Hollister ("Dork Diaries," 2009 Book Series): A popular and mean girl at Westchester Country Day Middle School who is Nikki Maxwell's main rival.
  • Mackenzie ("Mackenzie Falls," 2009 TV Series within "Sonny with a Chance"): A character in the fictional soap opera who is known for his dramatic and serious persona.
  • Mackenzie Allen ("Commander in Chief," 2005 TV Series): The first female President of the United States, balancing political challenges and family life.
  • Mackenzie Phillips ("One Day at a Time," 1975 TV Series): A character who deals with the ups and downs of single motherhood and family dynamics.
  • Mackenzie "Mac" Book ("Mac & Devin Go to High School," 2012 Film): A high school student who teams up with the school's valedictorian to navigate the trials of high school.
  • Mackenzie Browning ("The Young and the Restless," 1973 TV Series): A character who faces numerous family and romantic entanglements in the soap opera.
  • Mackenzie River (Northwest Territories, Canada): One of the longest rivers in Canada, known for its vast wilderness and rich wildlife.
  • Mackenzie Park (Lubbock, Texas, USA): A large park in Lubbock offering a variety of recreational facilities including golf courses and amusement parks.
  • Mackenzie Basin (South Island, New Zealand): A picturesque basin in New Zealand, famous for its stunning landscapes and stargazing opportunities.
  • Mackenzie Beach (British Columbia, Canada): A beautiful beach on Vancouver Island, popular for its sandy shores and surfing.
  • Mackenzie Road (Singapore): A notable street in Singapore, lined with a mix of residential buildings and commercial establishments.

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