Declining since 2003.
Popularity of Mackinzie since 1981
Babies named Mackinzie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 16 |
| 1990s | 242 |
| 2000s | 406 |
| 2010s | 154 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Mackinzie first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1981, a variant spelling of the much more popular Mackenzie. The name saw its peak usage in 1999, during a broader trend of Scottish surnames and 'Mc/Mac' names for girls. Since 2003, however, its trajectory has been consistently falling, and it was last recorded in 2025 with fewer than five births, placing it outside the top 1000. The 1990s were the name's strongest decade, but the revival never materialized. Mackinzie's rarity today makes it a distinctive choice, though it carries the same Scottish heritage as the better-known Mackenzie.
Mackinzie is a variant of Mackenzie, which originated as a Scottish surname from the Gaelic Mac Coinnich meaning 'son of Coinneach'. Coinneach itself means 'comely' or 'fair one'. The name came into use as a first name in English-speaking countries, particularly for girls, in the late 20th century, with the spelling Mackinzie emerging as a modern variation.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mack, Kenzie, Mackie
Variants: Mackenzie, Mckenzie, Mackenzee, Makenzie, Makinzie
Sibling names for Mackinzie
Names that share Mackinzie's style, for a brother or sister.
