How Many People Are Named Mckena?

Complete statistics for the name Mckena: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Mckena
Very Rare
American coinage

Mckena is a very rare female name, with only 406 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 811,975 Americans. The majority of those named Mckena are under 30, giving it a genuinely modern feel.

~406
Living in US
1 in 811,975
Americans
1996
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
2
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 2 represents balance and harmony.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

432
Worldwide Bearers
#2,084,397
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
406
🇨🇦 Canada
1
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
406 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 23
331
Would be under 30 (81%)
80
Would be 30–60 (19%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 411 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: 1996

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
78
Classic Feel
26
Modern Appeal
94
International
0

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Mckena Through the Generations

Mckena saw its peak popularity in 1996 with 26 births, but since then, the name has been on a steady decline. Today, most people named Mckena are around 23 years old, with 331 under 30 and 80 between 30 and 60. This age distribution highlights how Mckena is primarily a name of the younger generation, reflecting its status as a relatively new choice in naming traditions.

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Mckena's American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Mckena

How Many People Have the Name Mckena?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 406 people in the United States currently share the name Mckena. That works out to roughly 1 in every 811,975 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Mckena a Common or Rare Name?

Mckena 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 Mckena Mean?

Mckena means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Mckena in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Mckena Most Popular?

The name Mckena reached peak popularity in 1996, with 26 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 Mckena?

Approximately 406 people named Mckena live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 411. That works out to roughly 1 in 811,975 Americans.

Is Mckena a rare name?

Mckena is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 811,975 Americans has this name.

What does the name Mckena mean?

Mckena means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American coinage origins.

Is Mckena more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Mckena are male and 100% are female.

When was Mckena most popular?

Mckena peaked in 1996 with 26 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US406
All-Time Births411
1 in X1 in 811,975
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age23
Peak Year1996
World Rank#2,084,397
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.