Declining since 2012, #4,987 for girls today.
Popularity of Makinley since 1996
Babies named Makinley per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 41 |
| 2000s | 428 |
| 2010s | 1,122 |
| 2020s | 261 |
Meaning & origin
Makinley is a modern American invented name that first appeared on the Social Security Administration's records in 1996. It is given almost exclusively to girls. The name reached its peak popularity in 2013, but has been declining in use since 2012. In 2023, it ranked 4,987th, meaning roughly 1 in every 61,818 newborn girls received the name. Its creation follows a pattern of blending the 'Ma-' prefix (as seen in Madison) with the '-ley' suffix (as in McKinley). The name has no known historical or ethnic roots and is not associated with any top states. While not among the most common, Makinley fits within the trend of invented, melodic names that emerged in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Makinley is a modern American coinage that first appeared in the late 1990s. It follows the pattern of names ending in -ley (such as McKinley, Finley) but uses the initial sound 'Ma-', likely influenced by names like Madison or Makayla. The name does not have historical roots and is considered an invented name.
Sibling names for Makinley
Names that share Makinley's style, for a brother or sister.
