UK boy's name
Mckenzee
A feminine name of Scottish origin meaning "born of fire".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2009. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Mckenzee is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Mckenzee popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2009 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4527, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2009 to 2009. 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.
Mckenzee is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Mckenzee. 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 2010 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Mckenzee ranked #4527 for boys in England and Wales in 2009, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 3 boys were registered as Mckenzee.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mckenzee as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4527
2009
Births in 2009
3
Latest year
Peak year
2009
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Mckenzee mean?
The name Mckenzee is a variant of the Scottish surname McKenzie, which originated from the Gaelic "mac Coinnich" meaning "son of Kenneth". The name is derived from the Gaelic personal name Coinneach, which is the Scottish form of the English name Kenneth.
Mckenzee as a given name is relatively modern, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the late 20th century. It is a feminized version of the surname McKenzie, likely created by parents who wished to give their daughters a unique name with Scottish roots.
While the name Mckenzee itself does not have a long historical record, the surname McKenzie has a rich history in Scotland. The McKenzie clan was one of the most powerful and influential clans in the Scottish Highlands, with their territory centered around the Isle of Lewis and parts of Ross-shire.
One notable figure in Scottish history with the surname McKenzie was Sir George McKenzie, 1st Earl of Cromarty (1630-1714), a Scottish politician and lawyer who served as Lord Advocate and Lord Justice Clerk. He played a significant role in the political affairs of Scotland during the 17th century.
Another historical figure with the surname McKenzie was Sir Alexander McKenzie (1767-1820), a Canadian explorer and fur trader. He is best known for his explorations of the Canadian Northwest and his discovery of the McKenzie River, which was named after him.
In literature, the name McKenzie is associated with the character of Bonnie Prince Charlie in Sir Walter Scott's novel "Waverley" (1814). In the novel, the character of Evan Dhu is a member of the McKenzie clan and serves as a loyal supporter of the Jacobite cause.
While the name Mckenzee does not have a long historical record as a given name, its connection to the Scottish surname McKenzie and the rich history of the McKenzie clan in Scotland make it a unique and interesting choice for parents seeking a name with Scottish heritage.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Mckenzee by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mckenzee 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 | #4527 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Mckenzee: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mckenzee in the UK right now?
In 2009, Mckenzee was ranked #4527 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Mckenzee most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 3 babies registered as Mckenzee in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mckenzee?
A feminine name of Scottish origin meaning "born of fire".
How many people are called Mckenzee in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Mckenzee across the 1 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.