UK name, mostly boys
Macenzie
A feminine given name of Scottish origin, meaning "born of fire".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2006. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Also recorded as a girls' name in the UK, with 3 girls.
Macenzie is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Macenzie popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2006 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4052, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 4 births.
This profile covers 10 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2003 to 2006. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 10 living people in the UK are called Macenzie. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2007 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Macenzie ranked #4052 for boys in England and Wales in 2006, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 4 boys were registered as Macenzie.
- • Macenzie is also recorded for girls, but the boys side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 10 living people in the UK are estimated to have Macenzie as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 76.9% of Macenzie registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4052
2006
Births in 2006
3
Latest year
Peak year
2003
4 births
Estimated living
10
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Macenzie
In England and Wales birth records, Macenzie has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 76.9% of registrations are for boys and 23.1% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Macenzie registered for boys
- Ranked #4,052 in 2006
- 3 boys registered in 2006
- Peak: 2003 (4 births)
Macenzie registered for girls
- Ranked #4,798 in 2005
- 3 girls registered in 2005
- Peak: 2005 (3 births)
Meaning
What does Macenzie mean?
The name Macenzie is a Scottish variant of the name Mackenzie, which is derived from the Gaelic words "mac" meaning "son" and "cendaigh" meaning "chisholm" or "great chief." It originated as a surname in the 13th century, associated with the Clan Mackenzie, one of the most powerful clans in the Scottish Highlands.
The earliest recorded use of the name Macenzie as a given name can be traced back to the 16th century. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Macenzie Campbell, a Scottish nobleman who lived from 1530 to 1592. He was a prominent figure in the court of Mary, Queen of Scots, and played a significant role in the Scottish Reformation.
Another notable figure with the name Macenzie was Sir George Mackenzie, a Scottish lawyer, writer, and Lord Advocate of Scotland, who lived from 1636 to 1691. He was known for his contributions to the development of Scottish law and his writings on legal and political matters.
In the 18th century, Macenzie Reid was a Scottish explorer and fur trader who was active in the Canadian Northwest during the late 1700s. He is known for his explorations of the Mackenzie River, which was named in his honor.
Moving into the 19th century, Macenzie Bowell was a Canadian politician and the fifth Prime Minister of Canada, serving from 1894 to 1896. He was born in 1823 and played a prominent role in the development of Canada's political landscape.
In the world of literature, Macenzie Bezanson was an American novelist and short story writer who lived from 1917 to 2007. She was known for her vivid portrayal of life in the American South and her contributions to the Southern literary tradition.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Macenzie throughout history, reflecting its Scottish origins and its usage across various fields and cultures over time.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Macenzie over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Macenzie in England and Wales, from 2003 to 2006. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Macenzie, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2006, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Macenzie by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Macenzie was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3586 | 10 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Macenzie
- Matthew 80,931
- Mohammed 74,321
- Muhammad 72,235
- Max 59,807
- Michael 47,075
- Mason 38,935
- Mohammad 25,910
- Morgan 15,994
- Muhammed 11,527
- Mark 11,336
- Marcus 11,257
- Maxwell 10,006
FAQ
Macenzie: questions and answers
How popular is the name Macenzie in the UK right now?
In 2006, Macenzie was ranked #4052 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Macenzie most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 4 babies registered as Macenzie in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Macenzie?
A feminine given name of Scottish origin, meaning "born of fire".
How many people are called Macenzie in the UK?
A total of 10 babies have been registered as Macenzie across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.