Holding steady.
Popularity of Marca since 1935
Babies named Marca per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 15 |
| 1940s | 42 |
| 1950s | 86 |
| 1960s | 80 |
| 1970s | 56 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Marca is a rare and enigmatic name that has never appeared in the United States top 1,000 rankings. First recorded in 1935, it saw its peak usage in 1971, a period when many softer, feminine names were popular. In the most recent year with data (2025), the name remains stable in its rarity, appearing in such low numbers that it has no one-in-N ranking. The name's origins are unclear, but it may be a unique feminine form of Mark or a variant of the more common Marcia. Parents who choose Marca likely appreciate its simplicity and unusual sound, giving their daughter a name that is both distinctive and understated.
Marca is a rare name of uncertain origin. It may be a feminine form of Mark, which derives from the Latin Marcus, a name rooted in Mars, the Roman god of war. Alternatively, it could be a variant of Marcia, the feminine form of Marcius, a Roman family name. The name has seen sporadic use in the United States since the 1930s, with a modest peak in the early 1970s.
Sibling names for Marca
Names that share Marca's style, for a brother or sister.
