Mckenna is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #5354 in 1998 with 12 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 20 births ranking #3499. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 40.0%. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 159,277 boys born was named Mckenna. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Mckenna is a lively surname-style name with Gaelic roots. It feels modern and sporty while still carrying a clear family-name background.
Like many surname names, Mckenna rose strongly in modern first-name use because it sounds crisp and contemporary. Its popularity is tied more to style and rhythm than to widespread awareness of the older Gaelic root.