Total births
1,080
Girls' name · since 1979
Mckinsey
Mckinsey has 1,080 recorded births since 1979 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2006 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,080
- total births
- 1979–2023
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
Mckinsey is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,080 have been recorded since 1979.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Mckinsey has been recorded 1,080 times among girls since 1979, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1979 to 2023.
- 1,080 total births
- 1979–2023 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 37% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,080 girls have been named Mckinsey since 1979, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2023.
- 1,080
- total births
- 1979–2023
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Mckinsey was born in this single decade.
2006
Single peak year
55 babies were named Mckinsey in 2006 - its busiest year on record.
Mckinsey's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Mckinsey splits its recorded history at 2002: 54% of all births land in the more recent half, 46% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2023 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2006 peak of 55 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Mckinsey at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
2006
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1979
Mckinsey popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1979–2023
- Peak year (2006)
- 55
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Mckinsey popularity over time - boys
22 total births recorded since 1954 (Mckinsey as boys' name)
Mckinsey by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Mckinsey's strongest decade.
404 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Mckinsey births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
- 1980s 75
1980s
75 births
- 1990s
1990s
327 births
- 2000s
2000s
404 births
- 2010s
2010s
231 births
- 2020s 37
2020s
37 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 404 births (37% of all-time use).
How Mckinsey compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Mckinsey's total volume
Mckinsey vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Mckinsey by state
Where Mckinsey concentrates geographically, total births since 1979
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 53 | 4.9% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 21 | 1.9% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #4 | Tennessee | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #5 | Utah | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #6 | Virginia | | 5 | 0.5% |
Texas share of Mckinsey's total US births 4.9%
Even split
53 of 1,080 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mckinsey? ▼
Since 1979, Social Security records show 1,080 babies named Mckinsey. The most recent recorded year was 2023. Its busiest year on record was 2006, with 55 births.
When was Mckinsey most popular? ▼
Mckinsey was most popular in the 2000s decade with 404 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
Where is Mckinsey most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mckinsey are Texas (53 births), Georgia (21 births), Ohio (5 births).
How long has the name Mckinsey been used? ▼
Mckinsey has been recorded in Social Security data since 1979, spanning 45 years of data through 2023.
What names are similar to Mckinsey? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mckenzie, Mckenna, Mckayla, Mckinley, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Mckinsey's data
- Mckinsey's decade-level peak was the 2000s (404 total births); usage has since declined to 37 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Mckinseys (53 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Mckinsey
Nearby Names Like Mckinsey
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mckinsey
Mckenzie Girl
#494 64,779 births
Mckenna Girl
#376 44,308 births
Mckayla Girl
#2425 13,225 births
Mckinley Girl
#740 13,098 births
Mckenzi Girl
#12502 2,022 births
Compare Mckinsey side by side: Mckinsey vs Mckenzie Mckinsey vs Mckenna Mckinsey vs Mckayla
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1979–2023 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Mckinsey: Baby Name Since 1979 - 1,080 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mckinsey. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Mckinsey draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.