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McKenzie
GirlMeaning of McKenzie: Scottish: 'son of Kenneth'
McKenzie is a girl's name most strongly associated with Scottish naming. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 562nd most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#562
528 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
67,045
First recorded 1917 · peak 2000
Trend
falling
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
3% boys · 97% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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