Declining since 2012, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Makenzee since 1992
Babies named Makenzee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 140 |
| 2000s | 438 |
| 2010s | 369 |
| 2020s | 43 |
Meaning & origin
Makenzee is a modern respelling of McKenzie, a name that saw a surge in popularity for girls in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. According to U.S. Social Security data, the name first appeared on the charts in 1992 and reached its peak rank of 11,932 in 2012, with a 1-in-229,610 frequency in 2025. Since 2012, its usage has been on a downward trajectory, reflecting broader trends away from surname-derived names. Though the original Scottish surname has deep historical roots, Makenzee as a given name is a thoroughly American coinage, shaped by the fashion for inventive spellings and feminine-sounding surnames.
Makenzee is a modern respelling of McKenzie, which originated as a Scottish surname meaning 'son of Coinneach.' The Gaelic personal name Coinneach means 'handsome' or 'comely.' The surname was carried by the powerful Clan Mackenzie in the Scottish Highlands. As a given name, it gained popularity in the late 20th century, primarily for girls in the United States, with various spellings like Makenzie and Makinzee emerging.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kenzie, Zee, Ken, Mack
Sibling names for Makenzee
Names that share Makenzee's style, for a brother or sister.
