Declining since 2011.
Popularity of Makinzie since 1985
Babies named Makinzie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 15 |
| 1990s | 171 |
| 2000s | 407 |
| 2010s | 269 |
| 2020s | 24 |
Meaning & origin
Makinzie is a modern phonetic spelling of the Scottish surname Mackenzie, which itself comes from the Gaelic MacCoinnich. While historically a surname borne by both sexes, Makinzie as a first name has been used predominantly for girls since it entered U.S. records in 1985. The name attained its highest popularity in 2002, ranking among the top choices for girls, but its usage has been steadily declining since 2011. In its peak year of 2002, the name was given to a significant number of newborns, though it did not appear in any top state lists. Like many -enzie variant names, Makinzie follows the trajectory of a fad-driven pattern that is now waning.
Makinzie is a phonetic respelling of the Scottish surname and clan name Mackenzie, which derives from the Gaelic MacCoinnich meaning 'son of Coinneach'. Coinneach itself means 'handsome' or 'fair one' in Gaelic. The name entered use as a given name in the United States primarily for girls during the late 20th century, paralleling the rise of other surname-style names with the -enzie suffix.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mack, Kenzie, Mackie
Sibling names for Makinzie
Names that share Makinzie's style, for a brother or sister.
