MacKenzie, of Scottish origin, is an attractive unisex given name that has gained popularity in recent years. It is derived from the Scottish Gaelic 'Mac Iain' which means 'son of John'. The name also holds historical significance as it was borne by prominent figures such as Clan MacKenzie, a Highland Scottish clan, and MacKenzie Falls, a waterfall in Australia's Grampians National Park.
The name Mackenzie experienced significant popularity between 1998 and 2003, with a peak of 30 births in 1999. However, it saw a steady decline thereafter, reaching its lowest point with only 5 births recorded in 2014. Overall, there were 329 babies named Mackenzie from 1992 to 2014.