How old is someone named Makenna?
The average Makenna is 17 years old.
Half of all living Makennas are between 11 and 23.
When was Makenna popular?
Makenna had one big moment, peaking in 2005. 62% of the babies ever named Makenna arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 139 | 140 |
| 1990s | 3,673 | 3,600 |
| 2000s | 14,032 | 14,000 |
| 2010s | 11,765 | 12,000 |
| 2020s | 4,140 | 4,100 |
How many Makennas are still alive?
About 33,000 Makennas are alive in the US today. That's over 99% of the roughly 34,000 babies named Makenna since 1982.
Nearly every Makenna ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Makenna?
More than half of living Makennas are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Millennial 4%
- Gen Z 61%
- Gen Alpha 34%
Is Makenna an old name?
No. Makenna is one of the youngest names around: younger than 78 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Makenna will be 36 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Makenna a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Makennas are women.
Names the same age as Makenna
NAME TWIN
Makenna's name twin is Zoie. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Zoie's age curve is the closest match to Makenna's: 96% alike.
Other spellings: Makena (18)
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Questions about the name Makenna
How old is the average Makenna?
The average Makenna in the US is 17 years old. The median is 17, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Makenna?
About 33,000 Makennas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 34,000 babies given the name since 1982.
When was the name Makenna most popular?
In 2005, when about 1,600 baby girls were named Makenna.
Is Makenna a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 61% of living Makennas 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