Declining since 2013.
Popularity of Makinlee since 1999
Babies named Makinlee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 112 |
| 2010s | 297 |
| 2020s | 55 |
Meaning & origin
Makinlee is a modern girl's name that emerged in the late 1990s, first recorded in 1999. Its peak year was 2013, after which its usage has steadily declined. Although it has never ranked in the top 1,000, it follows the trend of names using the popular -lee ending, such as Kaylee and Paisley. Makinlee has not been recorded in any top states, suggesting it is used sporadically across the country rather than concentrated in any region. The name's trajectory shows a clear fall from its 2013 peak, indicating it may be a short-lived coinage.
Makinlee is a modern American name, likely a blend or respelling of the surname McKinley or a variant of names like Makayla and Kinsley, with the popular -lee suffix. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1999 and saw peak usage in 2013.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mak, Lee, Kincey
Sibling names for Makinlee
Names that share Makinlee's style, for a brother or sister.
