Makinley is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1549 in 2012 with 142 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2013 with 174 births ranking #1341. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 2,266.7%. In 2012, approximately 1 in every 12,400 girls born was named Makinley. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.