girls' name · peaked 1971

Marci

Every Marci since 1938 — 14,037 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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GirlsBoys
Rank 2025
#4,834
among girls
Babies in 2025
28
named Marci
Peak year
1971
798 babies
All-time total
14,037
since 1938

The story of Marci

Marci is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,834 in 2025 with 28 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.

Since 1938, 14,037 American babies have been named Marci. Its peak came in 1971, when 798 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Marci stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Marci year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank Boys Boys rank
2025 28 #4,834
2024 28 #4,848
2023 34 #4,248
2022 24 #5,420
2021 19 #6,320
2020 21 #5,780
2019 29 #4,733
2018 22 #5,721
2017 25 #5,280
2016 20 #6,329
2015 19 #6,629
2014 20 #6,351
2013 26 #5,248
2012 28 #5,064
2011 22 #6,069
2010 15 #8,154
2009 21 #6,466
2008 15 #8,389
2007 26 #5,471
2006 18 #7,045
2005 16 #7,368
2004 19 #6,405
2003 28 #4,623
2002 16 #6,924
2001 25 #4,777
2000 18 #6,126
1995 44 #2,765
1990 126 #1,296
1985 219 #775
1980 445 #475
1975 407 #465
1970 644 #372
1965 397 #476
1960 250 #640
1955 139 #820
1950 53 #1,265
1945 11 #2,858
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Marci in 2025?

Marci ranked #4,834 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 28 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Marci?

14,037 babies have been named Marci in the United States since 1938, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Marci most popular?

Marci peaked in 1971, when 798 newborns received the name.

Is Marci a boy or girl name?

Marci is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Marci rising or falling?

Marci is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

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