US Popularity:1015
Origin:Scottish
Other Origin(s):Irish
Meaning:fire-born; son of the wise ruler; comely
Makenzie is a gender-neutral name of Scottish and Irish origins. A variant spelling of Mackenzie, this name translates to “fire-born” and is a wonderful way to ignite baby’s spirit. Makenzie also means “son of the wise ruler,” and is a great way to pay homage to all of the potential role models in baby’s new family. If you want to celebrate baby’s beauty, this name also comes from the Scottish name Cainnech, which means “comely” or “good-looking.” As baby enters your life, the name Makenzie is sure to show off the radiance they bring.

Makenzie Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Makenzie is currently #1673 on The Bump
Boy:Makenzie is currently #1194 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Makenzie is currently #931 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Makenzie is currently #1015 in U.S. births
Boy:Makenzie is currently #21223 in U.S. births
Girl:Makenzie is currently #1013 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#1013
in 2022
- 155
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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