How Many People Are Named Mckenna?
Complete statistics for the name Mckenna: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Mckenna, a rare female name, stands out with only 1 in 7,621 Americans bearing it today. That's around 43,303 people living in the US, making it quite exclusive. The majority, 89%, are under 30, highlighting its status as a modern, trendy choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
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🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 18All 43,728 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: 2002Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Mckenna Through the Generations
Mckenna peaked in popularity in 2002 with 1,804 births, marking a high point in its adoption. Today, it's considered a newer-generation name with a slow decline in usage. With an average age of 18, most people named Mckenna are under 30, indicating its recent surge in popularity among younger parents. This trend suggests that Mckenna will continue to be a common name among young adults for years to come.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Mckenna's Irish roots
📄 About the Name Mckenna
How Many People Have the Name Mckenna?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 26,305 people in the United States currently share the name Mckenna. That works out to roughly 1 in every 12,600 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Mckenna a Common or Rare Name?
Mckenna is classified as 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Mckenna in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Mckenna Most Popular?
The name Mckenna reached peak popularity in 2002, with 1,804 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 Mckenna?
Approximately 26,305 people named Mckenna live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 26,305. That works out to roughly 1 in 12,600 Americans.
Is Mckenna a rare name?
Mckenna is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 12,600 Americans has this name.
What does the name Mckenna mean?
The meaning and origin of Mckenna are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Mckenna more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Mckenna are male and 100% are female.
When was Mckenna most popular?
Mckenna peaked in 2002 with 1,804 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.