Mackenzie is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #441 in 1996 with 45 recorded births. This places Mackenzie in the top 12% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2005 with 510 births ranking #109. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 7,078 boys born was named Mackenzie. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Mackenzie is a lively Scottish surname name traditionally meaning 'child of Kenneth'. It feels sporty, contemporary, and firmly established.
The name moved from surname to first name in the late twentieth century and became especially popular for girls in North America. Its success helped open the door for many other Scottish surname names.