Holding steady.
Popularity of Mackenzye since 1996
Babies named Mackenzye per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 79 |
| 2010s | 51 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Mackenzye entered U.S. birth records in 1996 as a distinctive spelling of the more common Mackenzie. Its popularity peaked in 2008, when it saw its highest usage. Since then, the name has maintained a stable but modest level of use, reflecting the broader trend of creative respellings of traditional Scottish surnames. While no state recorded an exceptionally high concentration, the name's trajectory shows that parents continue to favor the sound but seek a unique orthography. The name's Scottish heritage provides a strong etymological foundation, even as this modern variant carves its own identity.
Mackenzye is a modern feminine respelling of Mackenzie. The original surname Mac Coinnich means 'son of Coinneach' in Scottish Gaelic, where Coinneach means 'handsome' or 'comely'. As a given name, Mackenzie gained popularity for girls in the late 20th century. This spelling variant emerged in the 1990s and peaked in 2008.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kenzie, Mack, Zy
Sibling names for Mackenzye
Names that share Mackenzye's style, for a brother or sister.
