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Mackinze

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Pronounced muh-KEN-zee /məˈkɛnzi/Medium

Meaning: Mackinze is a trimmed, modern spelling of Mackenzie, which comes from the Scottish surname Mac Coinnich, 'son of Coinneach,' a name meaning 'comely' or 'handsome.' The respelling is stylistic; the meaning and roots are Mackenzie's.Low

In 30 seconds: Mackinze is a respelling of Mackenzie, a Scottish surname for 'son of the comely one.' Rare, it peaked around 2000 (said muh-KEN-zee).
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Origin LowScottish, American
MeaningMackinze is a trimmed, modern spelling of Mackenzie, which comes from the Scottish surname Mac Coinnich, 'son of Coinneach,' a name meaning 'comely' or 'handsome.' The respelling is stylistic; the meaning and roots are Mackenzie's.
U.S. rank (2016)#13782 ↗ Rising
2016 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)≈ 143

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200019962016

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

Mackinze is a modern respelling of Mackenzie, the Scottish clan surname from Mac Coinnich, 'son of Coinneach,' whose root means 'comely' or 'handsome.' As Mackenzie surged for girls around the turn of the century, parents reworked its spelling in many ways, and Mackinze is one such streamlined variant carrying the same heritage.

It was always rare, given to only about sixteen girls a year at its peak around 2000, while the standard Mackenzie was far more common. A girl named Mackinze then is in her mid twenties today.

Did you know? Mackinze is one of many creative spellings that trailed Mackenzie as the surname turned into a hugely popular girls' name around the year 2000.
Overall data confidence 35%
References - Mackinze — Respelling of Mackenzie (Scottish 'son of Coinneach/comely'); traced to parent

Variations

MackenzieMakenzieMckenzie

Nicknames

MacKenzie

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Mackenzie— the standard spelling Mackinze trims
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mackinze mean?

It is a respelling of Mackenzie, a Scottish surname meaning 'son of Coinneach,' the comely one.

How do you pronounce Mackinze?

It is said muh-KEN-zee /məˈkɛnzi/, three syllables with the stress in the middle.

Is Mackinze a boy or girl name?

Mackinze is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Mackinze?

It was always rare, one of many Mackenzie spellings that peaked around the year two thousand.

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