How Many People Are Named Makinley?
Complete statistics for the name Makinley: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Makinley is a very rare female name, with only 1,812 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 182,083 Americans. It peaked in popularity in 2013 with 174 births, but now it's a name mostly for the under-30 crowd.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, empathy, and humanitarianism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 13All 1,826 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: 2013Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Makinley Through the Generations
Makinley stands out as a relatively new addition to the American naming landscape, with its peak year occurring in 2013 when 174 babies were given this name. Since then, the trend has been slowly declining, reflecting its status as a modern, newer-generation name. With an estimated 1,812 people named Makinley living in the US today, the majority are under 30 years old, indicating its continued relevance among younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Makinley's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Makinley
How Many People Have the Name Makinley?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,812 people in the United States currently share the name Makinley. That works out to roughly 1 in every 182,083 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Makinley a Common or Rare Name?
Makinley 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 Makinley Mean?
Makinley means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Makinley in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Makinley Most Popular?
The name Makinley reached peak popularity in 2013, with 174 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Makinley?
Approximately 1,812 people named Makinley live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,826. That works out to roughly 1 in 182,083 Americans.
Is Makinley a rare name?
Makinley is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 182,083 Americans has this name.
What does the name Makinley mean?
Makinley means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Makinley more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Makinley are male and 100% are female.
When was Makinley most popular?
Makinley peaked in 2013 with 174 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.