Mackenzie is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #2792 in 2013 with 42 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 465 births ranking #470. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 91.0%. In 2013, approximately 1 in every 45,030 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.