Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Mackenzie.
National Rank (2025)
#228
All-Time Peak Rank
#40 (2001)
Total U.S. Births
141,274
Unisex Distribution5.3% Boy / 94.7% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Mackenzie Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Mackenzie
According to SSA data, Mackenzie achieved its highest historical rank of #40 in 2001. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2001 with 6,934 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 65.3%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 53 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Mackenzie scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-65.3% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record6,934Births in 2001
Years in Top 100
23yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
53Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:0
1950s:0
1960s:0
1970s:836
1980s:4,597
1990s:34,778
2000s:54,553
2010s:35,289
2020s:11,221
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesMac-ken-zie
Letter Count9 Letters
Spelling ComplexityComplex
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 92.2% of SSA names. Starts with M, a letter used by only 7.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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