Declining since 2013, #736 for girls today.
Popularity of Kenzie since 1970
Babies named Kenzie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 77 |
| 1980s | 439 |
| 1990s | 2,145 |
| 2000s | 4,923 |
| 2010s | 10,319 |
| 2020s | 3,488 |
Meaning & origin
Kenzie is a contemporary given name that emerged from the Scottish surname MacKenzie. First recorded in U.S. data in 1970, it gained traction in the 1990s and reached its peak rank in 2014, when it was most popular. Since 2013, its usage has been falling, but it remains a familiar choice. Kenzie is about 1 in every 4,332 baby girls born in 2025, reflecting its moderate but steady decline. The name is most common in states like South Dakota, Maryland, and Michigan, where Scottish heritage or surname-naming trends may influence its appeal. Kenzie offers a casual, friendly feel, often used as a standalone name rather than a nickname for Mackenzie.
Kenzie is a diminutive or shortened form of the Scottish surname MacKenzie, itself from the Gaelic MacCoinneach meaning 'son of Coinneach'. Coinneach is a personal name meaning 'handsome' or 'bright'. As a given name, Kenzie emerged in the late 20th century, largely in the United States, following the trend of using Scottish surnames as first names, especially for girls.
Where Kenzie is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Kenzie” around the world
Where Kenzie lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
5
babies in 2025
New Zealand
16
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ken, Kenz
Sibling names for Kenzie
Names that share Kenzie's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Avery, Piper, Mackenzie, Quinn, Riley, Jaylah, Kamille, Maci, Barbie, Kassidi, Laynee, Aubrea, Brynlie, Dynver, Jerzi, Kellsey, Braelee, Camarie, Kirbi, Myelle, Kahlie, Kolbee, Lindzie, Maclaine
Brothers: Carter, Logan, Parker, Connor, Dylan, Rowdy, Keldrick, Casy, Macallister, Paiden, Mackinnon, Mcgregor
Names like Kenzie
Names whose popularity has moved with Kenzie's over the last 50 years.
