Declining since 1985, #3,389 for girls today.
Popularity of Marcia since 1880
Babies named Marcia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 187 |
| 1890s | 290 |
| 1900s | 387 |
| 1910s | 1,608 |
| 1920s | 4,789 |
| 1930s | 14,246 |
| 1940s | 34,397 |
| 1950s | 43,733 |
| 1960s | 18,427 |
| 1970s | 8,965 |
| 1980s | 3,578 |
| 1990s | 1,362 |
| 2000s | 700 |
| 2010s | 419 |
| 2020s | 232 |
Meaning & origin
Marcia is a classic Latin name that saw its peak popularity in 1951, when it ranked highest among American baby names. Since 1985, its usage has steadily declined, and as of 2025 it sits at rank 3,389 with only about 1 in 35,717 newborns receiving the name. The name was particularly favored in the 1950s and has notable historical concentration in states like Ohio and Texas. While no longer a top choice, Marcia retains a dignified, vintage appeal.
Marcia is the feminine form of the Roman family name Marcius, which derives from Marcus, itself linked to Mars, the Roman god of war. The name has been used in English-speaking countries since the 19th century, often associated with the aristocratic Marcia in the novels of Anthony Trollope, though it was never as common as its relative Marcia in the U.S. until the mid-20th century.
Where Marcia is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Marcia” around the world
Where Marcia lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Marcy, Mars, Cia
Sibling names for Marcia
Names that share Marcia's style, for a brother or sister.
