How old is someone named Mackenzie?
The average Mackenzie is 21 years old.
Half of all living Mackenzies are between 14 and 28.
When was Mackenzie popular?
Mackenzie was a boom name: it shot up, peaked in 2001, and dropped away. That's why most Mackenzies are close to the same age.
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Show the numbers by decade
| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,018 | 960 |
| 1980s | 5,921 | 5,700 |
| 1990s | 39,303 | 39,000 |
| 2000s | 55,591 | 55,000 |
| 2010s | 35,624 | 35,000 |
| 2020s | 11,678 | 12,000 |
How many Mackenzies are still alive?
About 150,000 Mackenzies are alive in the US today. That's 99% of the roughly 150,000 babies named Mackenzie since 1973.
Nearly every Mackenzie ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Mackenzie?
More than half of living Mackenzies are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Gen X under 1%
- Millennial 19%
- Gen Z 56%
- Gen Alpha 24%
Is Mackenzie an old name?
Not really. Mackenzie is younger than 68 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Mackenzie will be 42 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Mackenzie a boy or girl name?
Mostly a girl's name: 95% of living Mackenzies are women, and 5% are men.
The women average 21 and the men 30.
Names the same age as Mackenzie
NAME TWIN
Mackenzie's name twin is Skyler. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Skyler's age curve is the closest match to Mackenzie's: 95% alike.
Other spellings: Makenzie (18)
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Questions about the name Mackenzie
How old is the average Mackenzie?
The average Mackenzie in the US is 21 years old. The median is 22, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Mackenzie?
About 150,000 Mackenzies are alive in the US today, out of roughly 150,000 babies given the name since 1973.
When was the name Mackenzie most popular?
In 2001, when about 7,100 baby girls were named Mackenzie.
Is Mackenzie a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 56% of living Mackenzies are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this