Marsha
Peaked at #68 nationally in 1950, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1908, Marsha has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Marsha — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#68
in 1950
Current rank
#7102
in 2024
Years tracked
115
1908–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1908, Marsha reached its peak popularity for girls in 1950, ranking #68 nationally with 5,400 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #5917 (2014) to #7102 (2024) — a 17% drop.
As of 2024, Marsha ranks #7102 nationally for girls, with 16 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #7,102 | 16 |
| 2023 | #7,134 | 16 |
| 2022 | #7,178 | 16 |
| 2021 | #8,791 | 12 |
| 2020 | #6,816 | 17 |
| 2019 | #5,400 | 24 |
| 2018 | #5,561 | 23 |
| 2017 | #7,702 | 15 |
Marsha — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2195
in 1955
Last ranked
#6955
in 1988
Years tracked
33
1942–1988
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1942, Marsha reached its peak popularity for boys in 1955, ranking #2195 nationally with 14 babies given the name that year.
Marsha hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1988, when it stood at #6955.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | #6,955 | 6 |
| 1980 | #6,894 | 5 |
| 1976 | #4,746 | 7 |
| 1975 | #5,215 | 6 |
| 1974 | #4,459 | 7 |
| 1972 | #5,481 | 5 |
| 1971 | #3,839 | 8 |
| 1970 | #3,718 | 8 |
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 Marsha most popular?
Marsha was most popular in 1950, when it ranked #68 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Marsha 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 Marsha?
At least 104,427 babies have been recorded with the name Marsha in the US since 1908, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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