How Many People Are Named Makenzi?
Complete statistics for the name Makenzi: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Makenzi is a very rare female name, with only 3,577 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 92,265 Americans. The majority of those named Makenzi are under 30, highlighting its status as a genuinely modern name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, spiritual growth, and a quest for knowledge.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 19All 3,612 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2008Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Makenzi Through the Generations
Makenzi emerged as a name in the late 20th century, peaking in popularity in 2008 with 238 births. Since then, its usage has been declining, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. With 3,214 individuals under 30, Makenzi is predominantly found among younger demographics, indicating its modern appeal and relatively recent adoption.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Makenzi's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Makenzi
How Many People Have the Name Makenzi?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,577 people in the United States currently share the name Makenzi. That works out to roughly 1 in every 92,265 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Makenzi a Common or Rare Name?
Makenzi is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Makenzi Mean?
Makenzi means "creative variant of McKenzie" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Makenzi in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Makenzi Most Popular?
The name Makenzi reached peak popularity in 2008, with 238 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Makenzi?
Approximately 3,577 people named Makenzi live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,612. That works out to roughly 1 in 92,265 Americans.
Is Makenzi a rare name?
Makenzi is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 92,265 Americans has this name.
What does the name Makenzi mean?
Makenzi means "creative variant of McKenzie" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Makenzi more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Makenzi are male and 100% are female.
When was Makenzi most popular?
Makenzi peaked in 2008 with 238 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.