Mckenna Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Mckenna is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Mckenna?
Mckenna is spelled M-C-K-E-N-N-A. The name has 7 letters.
Mckenna at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- The name likely means “son of Cionaodh” or “descendant of Cionaodh,” where “Cionaodh” is an old Gaelic personal name.
- Origin
- McKenna is commonly considered an Anglicized form of the Gaelic surname Mac Cionaoith, which is derived from a personal name of uncertain exact meaning.
- Pronunciation
- muh-KEN-uh · 3 syllables
Mckenna Popularity in 2025
Rank#410
Recorded Births758
- Girls usage fell 35 places to #410 and recorded 71 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 Mckenna Mean?
The name likely means “son of Cionaodh” or “descendant of Cionaodh,” where “Cionaodh” is an old Gaelic personal name.
Origin: McKenna is commonly considered an Anglicized form of the Gaelic surname Mac Cionaoith, which is derived from a personal name of uncertain exact meaning.
How Do You Pronounce Mckenna?
Pronunciationmuh-KEN-uh
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Mckenna?
- History
- McKenna has been used historically as a surname primarily in Irish and Scottish contexts before becoming adopted as a given name in various English-speaking countries.
Mckenna Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2004 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 758 | #410 |
| 2024 | Girls | 829 | #375 |
| 2023 | Girls | 941 | #327 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,085 | #291 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,024 | #318 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,135 | #280 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,153 | #287 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,262 | #258 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,255 | #254 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,254 | #251 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,305 | #249 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,405 | #234 |
| 2013 | Girls | 1,471 | #216 |
| 2012 | Girls | 1,405 | #227 |
| 2011 | Girls | 1,333 | #239 |
| 2010 | Girls | 1,378 | #228 |
| 2009 | Girls | 1,505 | #216 |
| 2008 | Girls | 1,522 | #221 |
| 2007 | Girls | 1,554 | #227 |
| 2006 | Girls | 1,570 | #217 |
| 2006 | Boys | 7 | #9,585 |
| 2005 | Girls | 1,657 | #211 |
| 2005 | Boys | 5 | #11,472 |
| 2004 | Girls | 1,656 | #202 |
When Was Mckenna 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.
2002 · Girls
1,795 recorded births
National rank #177
2000 · Girls
1,704 recorded births
National rank #188
2003 · Girls
1,695 recorded births
National rank #193
2001 · Girls
1,693 recorded births
National rank #194
Where Mckenna 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 |
|---|---|---|
| NH | #121 | 10 |
| DE | #167 | 5 |
| MA | #183 | 30 |
| SD | #188 | 6 |
| ND | #195 | 5 |
| NJ | #221 | 37 |
| SC | #244 | 20 |
| OH | #264 | 42 |