Makenna
Every Makenna since 1982 — 33,749 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Makenna
Makenna is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #593 in 2025 with 495 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 33,749 American babies have been named Makenna. Its peak came in 2005, when 1,619 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 Makenna stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Makenna 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 | 495 | #593 | — | — |
| 2024 | 589 | #523 | — | — |
| 2023 | 649 | #474 | — | — |
| 2022 | 788 | #398 | — | — |
| 2021 | 844 | #367 | — | — |
| 2020 | 775 | #402 | — | — |
| 2019 | 833 | #376 | — | — |
| 2018 | 989 | #329 | — | — |
| 2017 | 979 | #333 | — | — |
| 2016 | 1,025 | #318 | — | — |
| 2015 | 1,117 | #289 | — | — |
| 2014 | 1,149 | #285 | — | — |
| 2013 | 1,293 | #248 | — | — |
| 2012 | 1,386 | #229 | — | — |
| 2011 | 1,451 | #219 | — | — |
| 2010 | 1,543 | #201 | — | — |
| 2009 | 1,370 | #243 | — | — |
| 2008 | 1,474 | #230 | — | — |
| 2007 | 1,459 | #244 | — | — |
| 2006 | 1,492 | #232 | — | — |
| 2005 | 1,619 | #213 | — | — |
| 2004 | 1,464 | #227 | — | — |
| 2003 | 1,451 | #225 | — | — |
| 2002 | 1,323 | #242 | — | — |
| 2001 | 1,217 | #263 | — | — |
| 2000 | 1,163 | #277 | — | — |
| 1995 | 312 | #683 | — | — |
| 1990 | 38 | #2,993 | — | — |
| 1985 | 19 | #4,219 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Makenna in 2025?
Makenna ranked #593 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 495 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Makenna?
33,749 babies have been named Makenna in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Makenna most popular?
Makenna peaked in 2005, when 1,619 newborns received the name.
Is Makenna a boy or girl name?
Makenna is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Makenna rising or falling?
Makenna is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.