Holding steady.
Popularity of Mckenize since 1995
Babies named Mckenize per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 36 |
| 2000s | 114 |
| 2010s | 76 |
| 2020s | 13 |
Meaning & origin
The name Mckenize first entered the U.S. Social Security data in 1995, a time when surnames as first names were gaining popularity. It reached its peak rank in 1999, during the height of the 'Mackenzie' wave, and has since seen a stable but infrequent use. As of the latest year, 2025, the name remains in use but without a listed rank. Although it has no high-ranking top states, its spelling variant Mckenize reflects the creative respelling trend of the 1990s. The name is a clear example of the Scottish surname phenomenon that transformed MacKenzie from a clan name into a popular first name for girls.
Mckenize is a spelling variant of McKenzie, an Anglicized form of the Scottish Gaelic surname Mac Coinnich, meaning 'son of Coinneach'. Coinneach itself derives from a word meaning 'handsome' or 'comely'. The surname was historically borne by a prominent Highland clan, and its use as a first name for girls emerged in the late 20th century, peaking in popularity in the late 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kenzie, Mack, Kenz
Sibling names for Mckenize
Names that share Mckenize's style, for a brother or sister.
