Will my child share the name Makenzie with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Makenzie per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Makenzie in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Makenzie becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Makenzie has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1736 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1045 in 2005. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Makenzie popular in the US as well as the UK?

Makenzie is more popular in the US (#641) than in the UK (#5785). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Makenzie a popular baby name in the United States?

Makenzie ranks #641 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.

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👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #5785

Makenzie

Makenzie is a distinctive choice, ranked #5785 in 2016. Your child is likely to be the only Makenzie in their class.

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UK Rank 2016

#5785

US Rank #641

About the Name Makenzie

Makenzie has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1736 places in five years. It was most popular in 2005 at #1045 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

Makenzie is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #641, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.