Mykenzie

A girl's name of Scottish Gaelic origin with 1,163 recorded U.S. births.

Girl's name#10001 in 2024Rising fast

Meaning & Origin

Mykenzie peaked during the Gen Z era, when 83 babies received this name in a single year (1999). That era was defined by globally influenced, diversity-driven naming, and Mykenzie remains in active use today — a name that has outlasted its original moment.

In the most recent SSA release, Mykenzie ranks #10001 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.

Mykenzie is a girl's baby name of Scottish Gaelic origin, a creative spelling variant of Mackenzie, meaning 'son of the fair one' from Mac (son of) + Coinneach (fair, bright). Mackenzie entered the US top 50 for girls in the 1990s and has remained a modern classic.

The My- spelling instead of Mac- gives Mykenzie a more feminine visual identity while preserving the beloved sound. An appealing alternative for parents who love Mackenzie but want their daughter's name to stand slightly apart.

EtymologyShow more

Phonetically, Mykenzie belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their bright, approachable ending — giving the name a friendly, informal feel. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.

Within the Scottish Gaelic naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Scottish Gaelic names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Mykenzie’s linguistic neighborhood.

At a Glance

1,163

Total births

Since 1992

1999

Peak

83 births

1992

First recorded

33 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Mykenzie was #2468 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #10001, but its charm endures.

First appeared: 1992Peak: 1999 (83 births)Current: #10001

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Mykenzie
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	39	#10475	▼
2010s	278	#5622	▼
2000s	629	#2839	▲
1990s	217	#6595	—

The Story of Mykenzie

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 1999, Mykenzie is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Mykenzie are most likely born between 1992 and 2009.

How rare is Mykenzie?

Only about 1 in every 360,000 babies born in 2024 was named Mykenzie — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1992, peaked in the 2000s with 629 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.

Mykenzie by the numbers

Would fill 24 school buses
Meeting one Mykenzie per day would take 3.2 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(31 years, 1992–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Mykenzie
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	10	#10001	+3 (42.9%)
2023	7	#13040	-5 (-41.7%)
2021	12	#8823	+2 (20.0%)
2020	10	#10037	+1 (11.1%)
2019	9	#11098	-5 (-35.7%)
2018	14	#8034	-6 (-30.0%)
2017	20	#6217	-8 (-28.6%)
2016	28	#4947	-1 (-3.4%)
2015	29	#4821	-10 (-25.6%)
2014	39	#3897	+9 (30.0%)
2013	30	#4719	-2 (-6.3%)
2012	32	#4571	-5 (-13.5%)
2011	37	#4047	-3 (-7.5%)
2010	40	#3870	+2 (5.3%)
2009	38	#4076	-1 (-2.6%)
2008	39	#4064	-23 (-37.1%)
2007	62	#2910	+14 (29.2%)
2006	48	#3402	-7 (-12.7%)
2005	55	#2958	-14 (-20.3%)
2004	69	#2468	-13 (-15.9%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mykenzie a boy's or girl's name?

Mykenzie is primarily a girl's name.

When was Mykenzie most popular?

Mykenzie reached its peak popularity in 1999 with 83 births that year. It is currently ranked #10001 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Mykenzie?

Mykenzie is currently ranked #10001 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 1,163 babies since 1992.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1992–2024