Mackenzie is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #974 in 2016 with 30 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2005 with 510 births ranking #109. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 33.3%. In 2016, approximately 1 in every 11,064 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.