Makenzi: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Girls	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–
1940s	–	–	–	–
1950s	–	–	–	–
1960s	–	–	–	–
1970s	–	–	–	–
1980s	45	5	–	#6,790
1990s	694	69	+1442%	#1,428
2000s	1,522	152	+119%	#1,093
2010s	1,155	116	-24%	#1,290
2020s (to 2025)	215	36	-69%	#3,530

Decade

Girls

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

1920s

–

1930s

–

1940s

–

1950s

–

1960s

–

1970s

–

1980s

–

#6,790

1990s

694

+1442%

#1,428

2000s

1,522

152

+119%

#1,093

2010s

1,155

116

-24%

#1,290

2020s (to 2025)

215

-69%

#3,530

The story of Makenzi

Makenzi is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,467 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1984, 3,631 American babies have been named Makenzi. Its peak came in 2008, when 238 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 Makenzi stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Makenzi?

The median living Makenzi is about 18 years old; half are between 13 and 24. An estimated 3,600 people named Makenzi are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Makenzi year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Girls	Girls rank
2025	18	#6,467
2024	36	#4,091
2023	39	#3,884
2022	42	#3,689
2021	37	#3,983
2020	43	#3,530
2019	61	#2,774
2018	67	#2,602
2017	66	#2,649
2016	97	#2,048
2015	117	#1,788
2014	144	#1,523
2013	135	#1,592
2012	137	#1,587
2011	183	#1,290
2010	148	#1,517
2009	175	#1,362
2008	238	#1,093
2007	136	#1,642
2006	162	#1,402
2005	145	#1,464
2004	137	#1,476
2003	149	#1,361
2002	115	#1,618
2001	127	#1,485
2000	138	#1,361
1995	69	#1,997
1990	23	#4,325
1985	–	–
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1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Makenzi, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Makenzi?

The median living Makenzi is about 18 years old. Half of all living Makenzis are between 13 and 24 years old.

How many people named Makenzi are alive today?

An estimated 3,600 people named Makenzi are alive in the United States, based on 3,631 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Makenzi mean?

A female given name transferred from the surname, variant of MacKenzie.

How popular is the name Makenzi in 2025?

Makenzi ranked #6,467 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Makenzi?

3,631 babies have been named Makenzi in the United States since 1984, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Makenzi most popular?

Makenzi peaked in 2008, when 238 newborns received the name.

Is Makenzi a boy or girl name?

Makenzi is overwhelmingly a girl's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Makenzi rising or falling?

Makenzi is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

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Makenzi popularity over time

The story of Makenzi

How old are people named Makenzi?

Makenzi year by year

Frequently asked questions

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