Marcia
Peaked at #74 nationally in 1951, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Marcia has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Marcia — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#74
in 1951
Current rank
#4246
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Marcia reached its peak popularity for girls in 1951, ranking #74 nationally with 5,299 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #3400 (2014) to #4246 (2024) — a 20% drop.
As of 2024, Marcia ranks #4246 nationally for girls, with 34 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #4,246 | 34 |
| 2023 | #4,246 | 34 |
| 2022 | #3,864 | 39 |
| 2021 | #4,145 | 35 |
| 2020 | #3,473 | 44 |
| 2019 | #3,702 | 41 |
| 2018 | #4,418 | 32 |
| 2017 | #4,278 | 34 |
Marcia — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2013
in 1942
Last ranked
#8744
in 1989
Years tracked
38
1925–1989
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1925, Marcia reached its peak popularity for boys in 1942, ranking #2013 nationally with 14 babies given the name that year.
Marcia hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1989, when it stood at #8744.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | #8,744 | 5 |
| 1976 | #5,363 | 6 |
| 1975 | #5,986 | 5 |
| 1974 | #5,707 | 5 |
| 1972 | #5,473 | 5 |
| 1971 | #4,218 | 7 |
| 1970 | #5,175 | 5 |
| 1967 | #3,820 | 6 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Marcia most popular?
Marcia was most popular in 1951, when it ranked #74 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Marcia becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Marcia?
At least 133,558 babies have been recorded with the name Marcia in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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