Holding steady.
Popularity of Mykenzi since 1997
Babies named Mykenzi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 13 |
| 2000s | 106 |
| 2010s | 38 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Mykenzi is a modern respelling of the Scottish-origin name McKenzie, which saw a surge in popularity as a feminine given name in the United States during the 1990s and 2000s. The name first appeared on U.S. birth certificates in 1997, during the broader rise of -en/-in ending names for girls. It reached its peak in 2004, reflecting the apex of the similar-sounding McKenzie and its variant spellings. Since then, usage has remained stable but low, never entering the national top 1,000, indicating a niche but enduring choice. The respelling with a 'y' and 'i' aligns with the trend of unique orthography to distinguish a name while maintaining a familiar sound.
Mykenzi is a modern respelling of the Scottish surname and given name McKenzie. The original surname derives from the Gaelic Mac Coinnich, 'son of Coinneach', where Coinneach means 'handsome' or 'comely'. As a given name, McKenzie gained popularity in the United States during the 1980s and 1990s, and variant spellings like Mykenzi emerged in the late 1990s, reflecting a trend toward distinctive orthography.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kenzi, Kenzie, Mykie
Sibling names for Mykenzi
Names that share Mykenzi's style, for a brother or sister.
