Declining since 1997.
Popularity of Mackensie since 1978
Babies named Mackensie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 55 |
| 1990s | 353 |
| 2000s | 337 |
| 2010s | 143 |
| 2020s | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Mackensie is a Scottish surname-turned-given name that saw its peak use in the late 1990s. The variant spelling with an 'a' instead of an 'e' (Mackensie) first appeared in U.S. records in 1978, and its most popular year was 1998. Since 1997, its usage has been in steady decline, and it no longer ranks in the top 1000. While it has not reached the heights of the more common spelling Mackenzie, Mackensie offers a distinctive alternative for parents drawn to the sound. The name has not been concentrated in any particular U.S. state, reflecting its broad but modest use.
Mackensie is a spelling variant of the Scottish surname Mackenzie, which itself is an Anglicized form of the Gaelic Mac Coinnich meaning 'son of Coinneach'. Coinneach is a personal name meaning 'handsome' or 'fair one', and is also the source of the name Kenneth. The Mackenzie clan was historically powerful in the Scottish Highlands, and the name migrated to the United States primarily in the 19th and 20th centuries. The variant spelling Mackensie emerged as a given name, particularly for girls, in the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mack, Kenzie, Kennie
Sibling names for Mackensie
Names that share Mackensie's style, for a brother or sister.
