How Many People Are Named Mckenley?
Complete statistics for the name Mckenley: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Mckenley is a very rare female name, with only 326 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,011,644 Americans. The vast majority, 96%, are under 30, giving it a distinctly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, spiritual growth, and a deep connection to the mysteries of life.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 18All 341 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: 2010Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Mckenley Through the Generations
Mckenley saw its peak popularity in 2010 with 41 births, but since then, it's been on a steady decline. Today, most people named Mckenley are young, with 329 under 30 years old, and only 12 over 60. This name is truly a product of the recent generation, reflecting a trend towards unique and creative naming choices.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Mckenley's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Mckenley
How Many People Have the Name Mckenley?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 224 people in the United States currently share the name Mckenley. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,479,684 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Mckenley a Common or Rare Name?
Mckenley 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 Mckenley Mean?
Mckenley means "creative variant of McKinley" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Mckenley in SSA data, approximately 9% are male and 91% are female.
When Was Mckenley Most Popular?
The name Mckenley reached peak popularity in 2010, with 41 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 Mckenley?
Approximately 224 people named Mckenley live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 224. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,479,684 Americans.
Is Mckenley a rare name?
Mckenley is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,479,684 Americans has this name.
What does the name Mckenley mean?
Mckenley means "creative variant of McKinley" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Mckenley more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 9% of people named Mckenley are male and 91% are female.
When was Mckenley most popular?
Mckenley peaked in 2010 with 41 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.