Makinley

Girl name

Makinley has been given to 1,852 babies in the U.S. since 1996. It peaked in 2013. In 2025, about 1 in 61,818 girls was named Makinley.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,852

Peak year

2013 (174 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1996

10-year trend

▼ -75%

Gender split

All girls

Names one letter away from Makinley — alternate spellings parents actually use.

22,884 babies since 1890

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Makinley.

1,853 babies since 1965

1,850 babies since 1981

1,850 babies since 1993

1,848 babies since 2005

1,847 babies since 1911

1,841 babies since 2004

1,867 babies since 1973

1,868 babies since 1978

How popular is the name Makinley?

Makinley has been given to 1,852 babies in the U.S. since 1996. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Makinley peak?

Makinley peaked in 2013, when 174 babies were given the name.

Is Makinley a girl or boy name?

Makinley is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Makinley are girls).

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