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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Marsha — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Marsh|Marshae
EnglishGirl↑ Rising

Marsha

MAR-sha · 2 syllables

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Girl
#7102
↑ Rising
#7102
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 10
Peak rank
#6816 in 2020
5yr change
+32 ranks
Birth frequency
4.4 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 #7102 · 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
English girl names
Marsha

Popularity score: 10  ·  SSA Rank: #7102

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

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

Namesake Score
74
Higher than 74% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑ Rising
+32 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
15 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
EnglishClassicVintage2-syllableLatin RootFeminineMid-centuryRareGirl NameMars/War Mythology Connection
Character
assertive presence
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Marshas

wittycompassionategroundedresilientauthentic
STRONG
High confidence

Marsha is an English girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #7102 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑ Rising · +32 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#7102 · very rare
Marsha at a Glance
Meaning:Feminine form of Marcus, derived from Latin Martius meaning 'of Mars,' the Roman god of war. Also associated with the month of March.
Language root:English · Latin
Peak rank:#6816 in 2020
5yr change:+32 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Marsha Warfield
Actress
Marsha Ambrosius
R&B Singer
Similar Sound
MarthaMarcyMargotMarisaMarlee◈
Similar Style
MarthaPhyllisDottySandraGlendaNorma
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Marsha
MarthaSusanLindaCarolPatriciaDonnaBettyJanet
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Marsha · Overview
Summary

Marsha is an English girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #7102 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Marsha scores 74/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Rising steadily
Rank has moved 32 positions in the last year. Consistent upward trajectory.
Classic · Vintage character
Marsha carries a warm, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
marsha.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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