A 1970s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Marcy since 1915
Babies named Marcy per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 48 |
| 1920s | 143 |
| 1930s | 266 |
| 1940s | 1,069 |
| 1950s | 4,043 |
| 1960s | 5,659 |
| 1970s | 6,378 |
| 1980s | 2,467 |
| 1990s | 821 |
| 2000s | 363 |
| 2010s | 299 |
| 2020s | 231 |
Meaning & origin
Marcy is a name with Latin roots, ultimately from the Roman god Mars, but its modern use is distinctly American. First recorded in the U.S. in 1915, the name saw its greatest popularity in the 1970s, reaching a peak rank in 1971. After a long decline, Marcy has been rising again since 2011, though it remains uncommon; in the latest year, about 1 in 36,529 girls were named Marcy. It is most popular in California. The name has a friendly, approachable sound, often associated with the character Marcy from the cartoon 'Peanuts' (though the character's full name is Marcie). Its revival reflects a trend toward vintage nickname-names from the mid-20th century.
Marcy originated as a pet form of Marcia, the feminine form of the Roman name Marcius, which is derived from Mars, the Roman god of war. It emerged in English-speaking countries in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, becoming an independent given name. The spelling variant Marcie also appears, with Marcy being the more common form in the United States.
Where Marcy 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.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mar
Sibling names for Marcy
Names that share Marcy's style, for a brother or sister.
