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Mackinnon

♂ Boy

Pronounced muh-KIN-un /məˈkɪn.ən/Medium

Meaning: A Scottish surname/clan name — from Mac Fhionghuin, 'the son of Fingon (the fair-born/fair-haired)'; we note the surnameLow

In 30 seconds: The son of the fair-born: Mackinnon is a Scottish surname. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'muh-KIN-un').
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Origin LowScottish
MeaningA Scottish surname/clan name — from Mac Fhionghuin, 'the son of Fingon (the fair-born/fair-haired)'; we note the surname
U.S. rank (2025)#7047 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 107

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519982025

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

Mackinnon is a Scottish surname/clan name — from Mac Fhionghuin, 'the son of Fingon (the fair-born/fair-haired)' (we note the surname). A crisp, classic name (said 'muh-KIN-un').

In the U.S. it appears as a Scottish surname-name. Rare, the-son-of-the-fair-born at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Mackinnon comes from the Scottish Mac Fhionghuin, 'the son of Fingon (the fair-born)' — a Scottish clan surname, crisp and classic (we note the surname; said 'muh-KIN-un').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Mackinnon — Scottish surname

Variations

MacKinnonMcKinnonMackinon

Nicknames

Mac

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mackinnon mean?

Mackinnon is a Scottish clan surname — 'the son of Fingon (the fair-born)'. We note the surname.

How do you pronounce Mackinnon?

It's said muh-KIN-un /məˈkɪn.ən/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Mackinnon a boy or girl name?

Mackinnon is a boy's name.

How popular is Mackinnon?

Mackinnon is a very rare name in the U.S.

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