Marcia
From Latin Marcia, feminine form of Marcius, a derivative of Marcus, ultimately from Mārs, the god of war.
Every Marcia since 1880 — 133,604 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Marcia
Marcia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,434 in 2025 with 45 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 133,604 American babies have been named Marcia. Its peak came in 1951, when 5,305 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
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 Marcia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Marcia 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 | 45 | #3,434 | — | — |
| 2024 | 35 | #4,177 | — | — |
| 2023 | 34 | #4,249 | — | — |
| 2022 | 39 | #3,869 | — | — |
| 2021 | 35 | #4,147 | — | — |
| 2020 | 44 | #3,478 | — | — |
| 2019 | 41 | #3,702 | — | — |
| 2018 | 32 | #4,418 | — | — |
| 2017 | 34 | #4,280 | — | — |
| 2016 | 45 | #3,499 | — | — |
| 2015 | 39 | #3,897 | — | — |
| 2014 | 47 | #3,401 | — | — |
| 2013 | 36 | #4,133 | — | — |
| 2012 | 44 | #3,622 | — | — |
| 2011 | 47 | #3,441 | — | — |
| 2010 | 54 | #3,104 | — | — |
| 2009 | 60 | #2,917 | — | — |
| 2008 | 51 | #3,302 | — | — |
| 2007 | 77 | #2,451 | — | — |
| 2006 | 77 | #2,430 | — | — |
| 2005 | 70 | #2,495 | — | — |
| 2004 | 69 | #2,465 | — | — |
| 2003 | 61 | #2,628 | — | — |
| 2002 | 65 | #2,458 | — | — |
| 2001 | 77 | #2,143 | — | — |
| 2000 | 93 | #1,849 | — | — |
| 1995 | 117 | #1,408 | — | — |
| 1990 | 213 | #904 | — | — |
| 1985 | 334 | #585 | — | — |
| 1980 | 535 | #414 | — | — |
| 1975 | 795 | #295 | 5 | #5,986 |
| 1970 | 1,285 | #244 | 5 | #5,176 |
| 1965 | 1,549 | #212 | — | — |
| 1960 | 2,694 | #156 | 8 | #3,242 |
| 1955 | 4,412 | #98 | 7 | #3,387 |
| 1950 | 4,955 | #77 | 8 | #2,939 |
| 1945 | 3,206 | #88 | — | — |
| 1940 | 2,273 | #112 | 8 | #2,789 |
| 1935 | 1,339 | #149 | 5 | #3,971 |
| 1930 | 692 | #231 | — | — |
| 1925 | 448 | #315 | 6 | #4,020 |
| 1920 | 361 | #347 | — | — |
| 1915 | 178 | #463 | — | — |
| 1910 | 57 | #540 | — | — |
| 1905 | 36 | #584 | — | — |
| 1900 | 36 | #586 | — | — |
| 1895 | 31 | #536 | — | — |
| 1890 | 20 | #593 | — | — |
| 1885 | 23 | #444 | — | — |
| 1880 | 9 | #614 | — | — |
Famous people named Marcia
- Marcia Otacilia Severa Companion · 300–300
- Marcia Cross Actor · b. 1962
- Marcia Gay Harden Actor · b. 1959
- Marcia Euphemia Companion · 500–401
- Marcia Wallace Actor · 1942–2013
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Marcia mean?
From Latin Marcia, feminine form of Marcius, a derivative of Marcus, ultimately from Mārs, the god of war.
How popular is the name Marcia in 2025?
Marcia ranked #3,434 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 45 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Marcia?
133,604 babies have been named Marcia in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Marcia most popular?
Marcia peaked in 1951, when 5,305 newborns received the name.
Is Marcia a boy or girl name?
Marcia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Marcia rising or falling?
Marcia has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Marcia?
Well-known people named Marcia include Marcia Otacilia Severa (companion), Marcia Cross (actor), Marcia Gay Harden (actor).