Holding steady.
Popularity of Marcina since 1927
Babies named Marcina per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1954, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Marcina's real moment was 1971.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 12 |
| 1950s | 58 |
| 1960s | 82 |
| 1970s | 69 |
| 1980s | 50 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Marcina is a rare feminine name that saw its highest usage in 1971, the peak year according to U.S. Social Security records. Although it has never entered the national Top 1000, it has maintained a stable presence since its first recorded appearance in 1927. The name's trajectory remains steady, with no recent resurgence or decline. Its roots connect it to the Roman god of war Mars, giving it a strong, classic feel, yet it remains an uncommon choice, offering distinctiveness without straying into invented territory.
Marcina is a feminine elaboration of Marcin, itself a variant of Martin. The name Martin derives from the Latin name Martinus, which is a derivative of Mars, the Roman god of war. The name has been used in English-speaking countries as a given name since the 20th century, often as a combination of Marcia and the popular suffix -ina.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Marci, Cina, Marcie
Variants: Marcena, Marcyna
Sibling names for Marcina
Names that share Marcina's style, for a brother or sister.
