Makenzie
Peaked at #139 nationally in 2011, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1975, Makenzie has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Makenzie — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#139
in 2011
Current rank
#641
in 2024
Years tracked
50
1975–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1975, Makenzie reached its peak popularity for girls in 2011, ranking #139 nationally with 2,210 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #183 (2014) to #641 (2024) — a 71% drop.
As of 2024, Makenzie ranks #641 nationally for girls, with 460 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #641 | 460 |
| 2023 | #538 | 564 |
| 2022 | #510 | 618 |
| 2021 | #430 | 733 |
| 2020 | #345 | 897 |
| 2019 | #338 | 949 |
| 2018 | #317 | 1,034 |
| 2017 | #295 | 1,098 |
Makenzie — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#3108
in 1993
Last ranked
#13433
in 2023
Years tracked
30
1985–2023
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1985, Makenzie reached its peak popularity for boys in 1993, ranking #3108 nationally with 22 babies given the name that year.
Makenzie hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2023, when it stood at #13433.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | #13,433 | 5 |
| 2017 | #9,386 | 8 |
| 2015 | #11,582 | 6 |
| 2014 | #10,323 | 7 |
| 2011 | #9,299 | 8 |
| 2010 | #13,522 | 5 |
| 2009 | #11,917 | 6 |
| 2008 | #12,016 | 6 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Makenzie most popular?
Makenzie was most popular in 2011, when it ranked #139 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Makenzie becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Makenzie?
At least 44,904 babies have been recorded with the name Makenzie in the US since 1975, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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