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How Many People Are Named Mackenzie?
Estimated people named Mackenzie living in the U.S. today
144,728
Gender distribution
5% male · 95% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 147,679
- Peak year: 2001 (7,105 births)
- Estimated living today: 144,728
Mackenzie by age group — who carries the name today?
Mackenzie popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Mackenzie
Mackenzie has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 147,679 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 144,728 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 2,362 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Mackenzies you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Mackenzie in the US?
An estimated 144,728 people named Mackenzie are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Mackenzie uncommon — about 1 in 2,362 Americans.
Is Mackenzie a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Mackenzie is 5% male and 95% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Mackenzie most popular?
Mackenzie peaked in 2001, when 7,105 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Mackenzie?
Mackenzie ranks #366 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 40 out of 100 (higher means rarer).