Mackenzie
Every Mackenzie since 1973 — 149,135 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mackenzie
Mackenzie is moderately common for girls in the United States, ranked #228 in 2025 with 1,343 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 149,135 American babies have been named Mackenzie — about 95% girls and 5% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2001, when 7,105 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Mackenzie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mackenzie year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,343 | #228 | 99 | #1,671 |
| 2024 | 1,524 | #200 | 86 | #1,870 |
| 2023 | 1,744 | #167 | 88 | #1,821 |
| 2022 | 2,036 | #142 | 74 | #2,053 |
| 2021 | 2,277 | #123 | 63 | #2,247 |
| 2020 | 2,297 | #119 | 47 | #2,681 |
| 2019 | 2,591 | #111 | 46 | #2,749 |
| 2018 | 2,827 | #106 | 35 | #3,281 |
| 2017 | 2,962 | #100 | 35 | #3,288 |
| 2016 | 3,410 | #85 | 28 | #3,852 |
| 2015 | 3,869 | #73 | 30 | #3,647 |
| 2014 | 4,160 | #69 | 30 | #3,583 |
| 2013 | 4,024 | #62 | 42 | #2,792 |
| 2012 | 3,764 | #71 | 29 | #3,677 |
| 2011 | 3,799 | #68 | 25 | #4,062 |
| 2010 | 3,883 | #68 | 35 | #3,217 |
| 2009 | 3,902 | #77 | 44 | #2,787 |
| 2008 | 4,474 | #65 | 38 | #3,081 |
| 2007 | 4,628 | #65 | 54 | #2,400 |
| 2006 | 5,205 | #53 | 69 | #1,959 |
| 2005 | 5,199 | #51 | 81 | #1,668 |
| 2004 | 5,728 | #45 | 106 | #1,372 |
| 2003 | 5,865 | #45 | 84 | #1,533 |
| 2002 | 6,268 | #42 | 139 | #1,082 |
| 2001 | 6,934 | #40 | 171 | #916 |
| 2000 | 6,350 | #43 | 252 | #699 |
| 1995 | 3,963 | #88 | 579 | #398 |
| 1990 | 1,151 | #247 | 355 | #524 |
| 1985 | 433 | #482 | 104 | #890 |
| 1980 | 232 | #722 | 45 | #1,424 |
| 1975 | 14 | #4,477 | 14 | #2,846 |
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Famous people named Mackenzie
- Mackenzie Davis Actor · b. 1987
- Mackenzie Bowell Politician · 1823–1917
- Mackenzie Crook Actor · b. 1971
- Mackenzie Foy Actor · b. 2000
- MacKenzie Scott Businessperson · b. 1970
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mackenzie in 2025?
Mackenzie ranked #228 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 1,343 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mackenzie?
149,135 babies have been named Mackenzie in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mackenzie most popular?
Mackenzie peaked in 2001, when 7,105 newborns received the name.
Is Mackenzie a boy or girl name?
Mackenzie is used for both: about 95% of babies named Mackenzie have been girls and 5% boys.
Is the name Mackenzie rising or falling?
Mackenzie is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Mackenzie?
Well-known people named Mackenzie include Mackenzie Davis (actor), Mackenzie Bowell (politician), Mackenzie Crook (actor).