Mackenzie, of Scottish origin, is a unisex given name that gained popularity in the late 20th century. It is derived from the Scottish surname Mac Coinnich, which means "son of Coinneach." Coinneach itself is a derivative of the Gaelic personal name Coinneach, meaning "handsome" or "fair-skinned." The name Mackenzie was first used as a given name in the 1970s and has since been popular among both boys and girls. It reached its peak popularity in the United States during the early to mid-2000s.
"Mackenze experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a peak of 13 births in 2001 and a total of 82 births between 1994 and 2006."