Mackenzie (given name)
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Mackenzie |
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| Gender | unisex |
| Meaning | "son of the handsome one" |
| Origin | Scottish |
| Related names | McKenzie, MacKenzie, McKinzie, Mac, Kenzie |
| Wikipedia articles | All pages beginning with Mackenzie |
Mackenzie is a given name derived from a Scottish surname meaning "son of the handsome one." The name is in use for both boys and girls in English-speaking countries, but it is more common for girls. It has multiple spellings.[1]
Mackenzie was the 64th most popular name for girls born in the United States in 2007. This spelling of the name was also among the top 1,000 most popular names for American boys from 1980 to 2001. It was last ranked among the top 1,000 names for boys in the United States in 2001.[2] Alternate spelling McKenzie was the 161st most popular name for girls born in 2007 in the United States.[3]
