Mackenzie is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #1374 in 2011 with 22 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2003 with 157 births ranking #267. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 12.0%. In 2011, approximately 1 in every 14,605 girls born was named Mackenzie. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
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.