Mckenzie: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: mck-ehnz-ee-eh
Origin: United States
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: North America
Meaning: Son of coinnich

Mckenzie is a name with Scottish origins, derived from the Gaelic surname MacCoinnich, meaning "son of Coinnich" or "fair" and handsome. Mckenzie, Originally a surname, it has transitioned to a popular given name, particularly in the United States. Mckenzie, The name has gained significant popularity over the past few decades, especially among baby girls, and is now recognized as a gender-neutral name. Mckenzie it's traditional roots combined with modern appeal make it a unique and versatile choice. Mckenzie is a strong and confident name, celebrated for its boldness and resilience, making it ideal for individuals with a dynamic spirit.

Mckenzie Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Mckenzie is currently #144 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Mckenzie is currently #60 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Mckenzie is currently #68 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Mckenzie is currently #25 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Mckenzie is currently #65 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Mckenzie is currently #30 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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