Mckinzie is an uncommon yet distinctive given name of American origin, derived from Scottish and Irish roots. It is a variant spelling of McKenzie, which itself originates from the Scottish Gaelic 'Mac Coinnich', meaning 'son of Coinneach'. The name Coinneach is derived from the personal name 'Coinneach', translating to 'handsome' or 'fair'. Thus, Mckinzie roughly translates to 'son of handsome'. This name has gained popularity in recent years, likely due to its unique spelling and sound, offering a contemporary twist on a classic Scottish surname.
It appears that the name Mckinzie experienced a significant boom in popularity from around 1990 to 2007, with a peak of 84 births in 2006. However, there's been a steady decline since then, with only 8 births recorded each year from 2021 to 2023. Overall, the name has been given to 1531 babies over the course of these years.