girls' name · peaked 1996

Mckenzi

Every Mckenzi since 1978 — 2,022 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.020.040.060.0818801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1996Girls
Rank 2025
#16,451
among girls
Babies in 2025
5
named Mckenzi
Peak year
1996
95 babies
All-time total
2,022
since 1978

The story of Mckenzi

Mckenzi is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #16,451 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1978, 2,022 American babies have been named Mckenzi. Its peak came in 1996, when 95 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 Mckenzi stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Mckenzi year by year

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

Year Girls Girls rank
2025 5 #16,451
2024 7 #12,998
2023 9 #10,883
2022 9 #10,932
2021 12 #8,812
2020 21 #5,782
2019 29 #4,735
2018 29 #4,737
2017 41 #3,748
2016 54 #3,087
2015 59 #2,958
2014 47 #3,402
2013 73 #2,478
2012 64 #2,756
2011 73 #2,503
2010 74 #2,509
2009 67 #2,721
2008 83 #2,349
2007 84 #2,305
2006 68 #2,660
2005 64 #2,661
2004 71 #2,417
2003 64 #2,543
2002 65 #2,459
2001 91 #1,918
2000 81 #2,045
1995 61 #2,206
1990 22 #4,465
1985
1980 5 #11,476
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Mckenzi in 2025?

Mckenzi ranked #16,451 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Mckenzi?

2,022 babies have been named Mckenzi in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Mckenzi most popular?

Mckenzi peaked in 1996, when 95 newborns received the name.

Is Mckenzi a boy or girl name?

Mckenzi is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Mckenzi rising or falling?

Mckenzi is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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