Mckenna
Peaked at #177 nationally in 2002, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1972, Mckenna has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Mckenna — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#177
in 2002
Current rank
#377
in 2024
Years tracked
49
1972–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1972, Mckenna reached its peak popularity for girls in 2002, ranking #177 nationally with 1,795 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #233 (2014) to #377 (2024) — a 38% drop.
As of 2024, Mckenna ranks #377 nationally for girls, with 825 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #377 | 825 |
| 2023 | #326 | 941 |
| 2022 | #291 | 1,085 |
| 2021 | #318 | 1,024 |
| 2020 | #277 | 1,135 |
| 2019 | #288 | 1,153 |
| 2018 | #258 | 1,261 |
| 2017 | #254 | 1,255 |
Mckenna — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1976
in 1995
Last ranked
#10274
in 2006
Years tracked
14
1991–2006
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1991, Mckenna reached its peak popularity for boys in 1995, ranking #1976 nationally with 43 babies given the name that year.
Mckenna hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2006, when it stood at #10274.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #10,274 | 7 |
| 2005 | #12,694 | 5 |
| 2004 | #6,023 | 13 |
| 2002 | #7,437 | 9 |
| 2001 | #10,102 | 6 |
| 2000 | #8,803 | 7 |
| 1999 | #5,541 | 12 |
| 1998 | #5,354 | 12 |
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 Mckenna most popular?
Mckenna was most popular in 2002, when it ranked #177 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Mckenna 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 Mckenna?
At least 43,728 babies have been recorded with the name Mckenna in the US since 1972, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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