Makinley is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1627 in 2011 with 133 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2013 with 174 births ranking #1341. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 2,116.7%. In 2011, approximately 1 in every 13,224 girls born was named Makinley. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.