Mackenzie
Boy / Girl name · 863 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Mackenzie: 863 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to both boys and girls, peaking at 68 births in 2005.
Mackenzie is a Scottish surname turned given name, derived from the Gaelic "MacCoinnich," meaning "son of Coinneach" – Coinneach itself translates to "handsome" or "born of fire." Famous bearers include actor Mackenzie Crook and actress Mackenzie Davis, while the surname gained global recognition through explorer Sir Alexander Mackenzie, after whom Canada's Mackenzie River is named. Though historically a masculine name, Mackenzie has become widely popular for girls since the 1980s, particularly in Scotland and North America, where it's often shortened to Kenzie – a trend that reflects its adaptable, modern appeal rooted in ancient Highland heritage.
Boy 30 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 200568 babies
- Latest (2024)
- #7273 babies
- Total births
- 601since 1994
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 13%vs prior 5y
Girl 26 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 200536 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #7803 babies
- Total births
- 262since 1995
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y