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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Marcia — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Marci|Marcial
LatinGirl→ Stable

Marcia

MAR-shuh · 2 syllables

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Girl
#4246
→ Stable
#4246
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 16
Peak rank
#3473 in 2020
5yr change
0 ranks
Birth frequency
9.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #4246 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Latin girl names
Marcia

Popularity score: 16  ·  SSA Rank: #4246

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
62
Higher than 62% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
0 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
9 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
Latin OriginRomanClassicVintage2-syllableFeminineMythological ConnectionMid-20th Century PeakRare Now
Character
strong determinationcreative spiritnatural leadershipanalytical mindpractical wisdom
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Marcias

resilientarticulatepoisedintelligentcomposed
STRONG
High confidence

Marcia is a Latin girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #4246 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · 0 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#4246 · very rare
Marcia at a Glance
Meaning:From Latin 'Marcius', derived from Mars, the Roman god of war. Traditionally feminine form with connotations of strength and warrior spirit.
Language root:Latin · Roman
Peak rank:#3473 in 2020
5yr change:0 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Marcia Cross
Actress
Marcia Gay Harden
Actress
Similar Sound
MarshaMarcyMarisaMartaMarcella
Similar Style
PatriciaClaudiaJulietVeronicaGloria
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Marcia
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Marcia · Overview
Summary

Marcia is a Latin girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #4246 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Marcia scores 62/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Classic · Regal character
Marcia carries a warm, serious quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
marcia.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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