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Mackie

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Pronounced MAK-ee /ˈmæk.i/High

Meaning: From the Scottish and Irish surname Mackie, one of the many names built on Mac ('son of'). As a given name it works as a bright nickname-style pick, and also as a short form of Mackenzie or Mackayla.Low

In 30 seconds: A nickname with a Scottish surname behind it: Mackie comes from the Mac- family, 'son of' (said 'MAK-ee').
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Origin LowScottish, Irish
MeaningFrom the Scottish and Irish surname Mackie, one of the many names built on Mac ('son of'). As a given name it works as a bright nickname-style pick, and also as a short form of Mackenzie or Mackayla.
U.S. rank (2024)#14513 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1936
Total births (all-time)≈ 592

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 193618902024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Mackie is a Scottish and Irish surname from the Mac- family ('son of'), now used as a cheerful given name and as a short form of Mackenzie or Mackayla. It has the easy, tomboyish warmth of a nickname worn full-time (said 'MAK-ee').

It is very rare as a first name in the U.S. Friendly, sporty, and short.

Did you know? Mac simply means 'son of' — so a whole clan of surnames, Mackie among them, are really just family shorthand that grew into names of their own.
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Mackie — Scottish/Irish surname; Mac- 'son of'; nickname-style given name

Variations

MackyMaccieMackey

Nicknames

MacKie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mackie mean?

Mackie comes from a Scottish and Irish surname in the Mac- family, meaning 'son of'; it also serves as a short form of Mackenzie.

How do you pronounce Mackie?

It's said MAK-ee /ˈmæk.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Mackie a boy or girl name?

Mackie is used here as a girl's name; as a surname-style nickname it can be heard for either.

How popular is Mackie?

Mackie is a very rare first name in the U.S.

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