How Many People Are Named Mekenna?
Complete statistics for the name Mekenna: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Mekenna, a very rare female name, is held by just 399 people in the US today, making up 1 in 826,269 Americans. The majority, 80%, are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 represents compassion, completion, and humanitarianism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 23All 404 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: 1999Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Mekenna Through the Generations
Mekenna peaked in popularity in 1999 with 30 births, but its overall trend shows a decline. Today, the average age of those named Mekenna is 23, with 322 under 30, 82 between 30 and 60, and none over 60. This distribution highlights how the name is predominantly associated with younger generations, reflecting its status as a modern choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Mekenna's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Mekenna
How Many People Have the Name Mekenna?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 399 people in the United States currently share the name Mekenna. That works out to roughly 1 in every 826,269 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Mekenna a Common or Rare Name?
Mekenna 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 Mekenna Mean?
Mekenna 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 Mekenna in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Mekenna Most Popular?
The name Mekenna reached peak popularity in 1999, with 30 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 Mekenna?
Approximately 399 people named Mekenna live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 404. That works out to roughly 1 in 826,269 Americans.
Is Mekenna a rare name?
Mekenna is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 826,269 Americans has this name.
What does the name Mekenna mean?
Mekenna means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Mekenna more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Mekenna are male and 100% are female.
When was Mekenna most popular?
Mekenna peaked in 1999 with 30 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.