How Many People Are Named Mckenzie?
Complete statistics for the name Mckenzie: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Mckenzie, a rare female name, stands out with only 1 in 5,025 Americans bearing it. That's around 65,666 people in the US today. Interestingly, the name peaked in popularity way back in 2000.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 21All 66,505 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: 2000Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Mckenzie Through the Generations
Mckenzie, a name that's seen its heyday and now shows signs of decline, was most popular in 2000 when 2,586 babies were given this moniker. Today, the majority of those named Mckenzie are under 30, with 54,050 individuals falling into this age bracket. This makes it a genuinely modern name, with a significant portion of its bearers being part of the younger generation.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Mckenzie's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Mckenzie
How Many People Have the Name Mckenzie?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 58,046 people in the United States currently share the name Mckenzie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 5,710 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.
Is Mckenzie a Common or Rare Name?
Mckenzie is classified as Uncommon. 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 Mckenzie Mean?
Mckenzie means "creative variant of McKenzie" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Mckenzie in SSA data, approximately 3% are male and 97% are female.
When Was Mckenzie Most Popular?
The name Mckenzie reached peak popularity in 2000, with 2,586 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 Mckenzie?
Approximately 58,046 people named Mckenzie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 58,046. That works out to roughly 1 in 5,710 Americans.
Is Mckenzie a rare name?
Mckenzie is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 5,710 Americans has this name.
What does the name Mckenzie mean?
Mckenzie means "creative variant of McKenzie" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Mckenzie more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 3% of people named Mckenzie are male and 97% are female.
When was Mckenzie most popular?
Mckenzie peaked in 2000 with 2,586 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.