Mackenzie is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #1834 in 2016 with 16 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2003 with 157 births ranking #267. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 36.0%. In 2016, approximately 1 in every 19,196 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.