How old is someone named Makenzie?
The average Makenzie is 18 years old.
Half of all living Makenzies are between 12 and 24.
When was Makenzie popular?
Makenzie rose fast and peaked in 2011, then faded almost as fast. 61% of all Makenzies were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 78 | under 100 |
| 1980s | 561 | 540 |
| 1990s | 7,398 | 7,300 |
| 2000s | 17,565 | 17,000 |
| 2010s | 16,030 | 16,000 |
| 2020s | 3,692 | 3,700 |
How many Makenzies are still alive?
About 45,000 Makenzies are alive in the US today. That's 99% of the roughly 45,000 babies named Makenzie since 1975.
Nearly every Makenzie ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Makenzie?
More than half of living Makenzies are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Millennial 9%
- Gen Z 61%
- Gen Alpha 30%
Is Makenzie an old name?
Not really. Makenzie is younger than 74 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Makenzie will be 40 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Makenzie a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.3% of living Makenzies are women.
Names the same age as Makenzie
NAME TWIN
Makenzie's name twin is Ashlynn. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Ashlynn's age curve is the closest match to Makenzie's: 95% alike.
Other spellings: Mackenzie (21)
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Questions about the name Makenzie
How old is the average Makenzie?
The average Makenzie in the US is 18 years old. The median is 18, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Makenzie?
About 45,000 Makenzies are alive in the US today, out of roughly 45,000 babies given the name since 1975.
When was the name Makenzie most popular?
In 2011, when about 2,200 baby girls were named Makenzie.
Is Makenzie a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 61% of living Makenzies 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