Makenzi
A female given name transferred from the surname, variant of MacKenzie.
Every Makenzi since 1984 — 3,631 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
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.
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 |
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Frequently asked questions
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.