Unisex · #15,244 in 2026

Mackenley

Current Rank
#15,244
Peak Rank
#15,031 (2000)
Total Babies
10
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #15,031 (10 total)
👦 Boy peak #12,301 (5 total)
👧As Girl Name
2000
First Year
2021
Last Year
2000
Peak Year
#15031
Peak Rank
10
Total Count
2
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
2024
First Year
2024
Last Year
2024
Peak Year
#12301
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Mackenley

As a girl name

Mackenley first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2000, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2000, when 5 Mackenleys were born — ranking #15,031 that year. As of 2026, Mackenley ranks #15,244 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 10 Mackenleys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Mackenley first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2024, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 5 Mackenleys were born — ranking #12,301 that year. As of 2026, Mackenley ranks #12,301 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Mackenleys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2020s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Girls Boys

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Names that sound like Mackenley

Phonetically similar names — useful when Mackenley is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mackenley

What does the name Mackenley mean?
Mackenley is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2000. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Mackenley in 2026?
In 2026, Mackenley ranks #15,244 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Mackenley most popular?
Mackenley reached its peak popularity in 2000, ranking #15,031 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Mackenley a unisex name?
Yes — Mackenley is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 67% of Mackenleys assigned female and 33% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Mackenley?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Mackenley include Abney, Akenya, Allesia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Mackenley

Mackenley is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2000 and has accumulated 10 births in the dataset. Mackenley's peak popularity came in 2000 when it ranked #15,031. Use the chart and map above to compare Mackenley's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.