Holding steady.
Popularity of Marcha since 1940
Babies named Marcha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 76 |
| 1950s | 101 |
| 1960s | 16 |
| 1970s | 32 |
| 1980s | 8 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Marcha is a rare feminine name that saw its peak usage in 1953, the year it was most frequently recorded. The name has never ranked in the U.S. top 1000, and its trajectory remains stable at very low usage. It has been in occasional use since at least 1940, when it was first recorded. While not associated with any particular state or region, Marcha stands as a distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon vintage name.
Marcha is a feminine given name of uncertain derivation. It may be a variant of Marcia, the feminine form of the Roman family name Marcius, which is derived from Marcus, a name associated with the god Mars. Alternatively, it could be a spelling variant of Marcha from Germanic roots. The name has seen sporadic use in English-speaking countries since the 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mar, Marsha
Sibling names for Marcha
Names that share Marcha's style, for a brother or sister.
