Mackenzie: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced muh-KEN-zee · 3 syllables
Mackenzie means “son of Coinneach”, from English.
Spelling pronunciation of Scots MacKen ie with the letter confused with z. Ultimately from Scottish Gaelic MacCoinnich, itself from mac (“son, descendant”) + Coinnich (“of Coinneach”).
- Meaning
- son of Coinneach
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- muh-KEN-zee
- US rank (2025)
- #228
- US babies a year
- about 2,621 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2000
How popular is Mackenzie?
Mackenzie was the #228 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,442 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 58% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2000.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #228 |
| Scotland | #341 |
| Ireland | #690 |
| Canada | #161 |
| Australia | #49 |
How old are people named Mackenzie?
Half of US adults named Mackenzie are older than 26; most are between 19 and 38. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Mackenzie
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Mackenzie have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
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Questions about Mackenzie
What does the name Mackenzie mean?
Mackenzie means “son of Coinneach”. It comes from English.
How do you pronounce Mackenzie?
Mackenzie is pronounced muh-KEN-zee.
How popular is the name Mackenzie?
Mackenzie was the #228 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,442 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 58% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2000.
How old are people named Mackenzie?
Half of US adults named Mackenzie are older than 26. Most are between 19 and 38.