Mckena
Every Mckena since 1990 — 411 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mckena
Mckena is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1990, 411 American babies have been named Mckena. Its peak came in 1996, when 26 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Mckena stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mckena year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 6 | #14,965 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,731 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,472 |
| 2015 | 5 | #18,230 |
| 2014 | 5 | #18,311 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,647 |
| 2012 | 12 | #9,521 |
| 2011 | 7 | #14,313 |
| 2010 | 12 | #9,608 |
| 2009 | 13 | #9,220 |
| 2008 | 13 | #9,328 |
| 2007 | 26 | #5,475 |
| 2006 | 12 | #9,702 |
| 2005 | 20 | #6,170 |
| 2004 | 23 | #5,492 |
| 2003 | 18 | #6,486 |
| 2002 | 25 | #4,849 |
| 2001 | 25 | #4,785 |
| 2000 | 24 | #4,920 |
| 1995 | 21 | #4,789 |
| 1990 | 6 | #12,340 |
| 1985 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mckena in 2025?
Mckena did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Mckena?
411 babies have been named Mckena in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mckena most popular?
Mckena peaked in 1996, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Mckena a boy or girl name?
Mckena is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mckena rising or falling?
Mckena is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.