Mckynna
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly a variant spelling of "McKenna".
Name Census estimates that about 150 living Americans carry the first name Mckynna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Mckynna today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mckynna births was 2011 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mckynna. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
150
~ 1 in 2,285,029 Americans
Peak year
2011
13 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2022 SSA rank
#16,892
Tracked since 1995
Popularity
Mckynna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mckynna from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 67 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mckynna by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Mckynna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Mckynnas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Mckynna
The given name Mckynna is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the English-speaking world in the late 20th century. It does not appear to have a direct linguistic origin or derivation from any ancient languages or cultures. The name is likely a creative combination of the Scottish surname prefix "Mc" or "Mac" meaning "son of" and the English feminine name "Kynna" or "Kinna," which may be a variant spelling of the more common name "Kyna."
There are no known historical references or records of the name Mckynna appearing in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical documents prior to the 20th century. The earliest recorded examples of the name are likely from birth records and census data from the latter half of the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries such as the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
While the name Mckynna is relatively uncommon, there are a few notable individuals who have borne this first name throughout history. One example is Mckynna Harrington, an American volleyball player who played for the University of Texas in the early 2000s. Another is Mckynna Dutoit, a South African freestyle swimmer who competed in international competitions in the late 2010s.
Beyond these two individuals, there are limited documented examples of notable people with the first name Mckynna throughout history. This is likely due to the relatively recent origin and uncommon nature of the name.
It is worth noting that while the name Mckynna is a modern invention, the prefix "Mc" or "Mac" has a long history in Scottish and Irish naming traditions, often denoting one's lineage or clan affiliation. The name Kynna or Kinna, while less common, may have roots in English or Germanic naming traditions, potentially derived from words meaning "kin" or "family."
Overall, the given name Mckynna is a creative and relatively modern combination of elements from different linguistic and cultural traditions, but it does not appear to have a deep or ancient historical significance beyond its component parts.
People
Mckynna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mckynna as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Mckynna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mckynna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 150 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mckynna going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,285,029 US residents.
Is Mckynna a common name?
We classify Mckynna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 152 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mckynna most popular?
The single biggest year for Mckynna was 2011, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mckynna is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Mckynna in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mckynna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mckynna in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Mckynna still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mckynna in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Mckynna can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Mckynna?
See how many people have the name Mckynna on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.