Kenzie Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Kenzie is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Kenzie?
Kenzie is spelled K-E-N-Z-I-E. The name has 6 letters.
Kenzie at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Kenzie is a diminutive form of the Scottish surname Mackenzie, which means “son of Coinneach” or “son of the fair one.”
- Origin
- The name Kenzie is associated with the Scottish surname Mackenzie, which originates from the Gaelic “MacCoinnich.”
- Pronunciation
- KEN-zee · 2 syllables
Kenzie Popularity in 2025
Rank#736
Recorded Births371
- Girls usage fell 108 places to #736 and recorded 102 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Kenzie Mean?
Kenzie is a diminutive form of the Scottish surname Mackenzie, which means “son of Coinneach” or “son of the fair one.”
Origin: The name Kenzie is associated with the Scottish surname Mackenzie, which originates from the Gaelic “MacCoinnich.”
How Do You Pronounce Kenzie?
PronunciationKEN-zee
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Kenzie?
- History
- Kenzie has been used primarily as a short form or nickname derived from Mackenzie. It has also evolved into an independent given name in various English-speaking communities.
Kenzie Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2012 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 371 | #736 |
| 2024 | Girls | 473 | #628 |
| 2024 | Boys | 7 | #9,894 |
| 2023 | Girls | 525 | #566 |
| 2023 | Boys | 10 | #7,738 |
| 2022 | Girls | 600 | #517 |
| 2022 | Boys | 9 | #8,300 |
| 2021 | Girls | 676 | #463 |
| 2021 | Boys | 8 | #8,825 |
| 2020 | Girls | 843 | #368 |
| 2020 | Boys | 9 | #8,067 |
| 2019 | Girls | 781 | #395 |
| 2019 | Boys | 6 | #10,803 |
| 2018 | Girls | 889 | #356 |
| 2018 | Boys | 10 | #7,617 |
| 2017 | Girls | 842 | #371 |
| 2017 | Boys | 5 | #12,246 |
| 2016 | Girls | 993 | #333 |
| 2016 | Boys | 6 | #10,744 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,145 | #275 |
| 2015 | Boys | 10 | #7,491 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,330 | #244 |
| 2013 | Girls | 1,242 | #257 |
| 2012 | Girls | 1,209 | #269 |
When Was Kenzie Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2014 · Girls
1,330 recorded births
National rank #244
2013 · Girls
1,242 recorded births
National rank #257
2012 · Girls
1,209 recorded births
National rank #269
2015 · Girls
1,145 recorded births
National rank #275
Where Kenzie Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| SD | #233 | 5 |
| MD | #427 | 12 |
| MI | #457 | 18 |
| MA | #481 | 11 |
| PA | #487 | 21 |
| LA | #534 | 8 |
| OH | #562 | 18 |
| AZ | #578 | 11 |