Son of Kenneth; fair or born of fire
Mckinsey is a variant of the Scottish surname Mackenzie. It derives from the Gaelic 'Mac Coinnich', meaning 'son of Coinneach'. The root name Coinneach translates to 'fair one' or 'handsome', though it is also historically linked to a word for 'born of fire'.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Mckinsey in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
