Girl
Marcia
warlike
About Marcia
Classic without being common, Marcia occupies interesting territory in the naming landscape. The soft 'c' sound (often pronounced as 'sh') gives it a gentle quality that contrasts nicely with its strong opening. This name has history without feeling historical, familiar without being overused in current generations. It works across professional and personal contexts, equally appropriate in board meetings and birthday parties. Marcia suggests someone grounded and reliable, yet not without creativity and warmth. The three-syllable structure provides pleasing rhythm, and its Latin roots give it an international quality that travels well. Parents selecting Marcia often appreciate understated elegance, preferring substance over flash. It's a choice that won't date itself to a particular decade, instead maintaining steady relevance. For those seeking a name that feels like a trusted friend rather than a stranger, Marcia offers comfortable familiarity.
Popularity of the Name Marcia
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #614 | |||
| 1881 | #482 | |||
| 1882 | #621 | |||
| 1883 | #391 | |||
| 1884 | #460 | |||
| 1885 | #444 | |||
| 1886 | #519 | |||
| 1887 | #531 | |||
| 1888 | #497 | |||
| 1889 | #495 | |||
| 1890 | #593 | |||
| 1891 | #493 | |||
| 1892 | #458 | |||
| 1893 | #420 | |||
| 1894 | #603 | |||
| 1895 | #536 | |||
| 1896 | #605 | |||
| 1897 | #608 | |||
| 1898 | #565 | |||
| 1899 | #657 | |||
| 1900 | #586 | |||
| 1901 | #737 | |||
| 1902 | #597 | |||
| 1903 | #525 | |||
| 1904 | #695 | |||
| 1905 | #584 | |||
| 1906 | #511 | |||
| 1907 | #596 | |||
| 1908 | #463 | |||
| 1909 | #512 | |||
| 1910 | #540 | |||
| 1911 | #499 | |||
| 1912 | #480 | |||
| 1913 | #476 | |||
| 1914 | #482 | |||
| 1915 | #463 | |||
| 1916 | #492 | |||
| 1917 | #446 | |||
| 1918 | #409 | |||
| 1919 | #357 | |||
| 1920 | #347 | |||
| 1921 | #307 | |||
| 1922 | #313 | #178 | ||
| 1923 | #292 | |||
| 1924 | #312 | |||
| 1925 | #315 | |||
| 1926 | #304 | |||
| 1927 | #287 | |||
| 1928 | #281 | |||
| 1929 | #264 | |||
| 1930 | #231 | |||
| 1931 | #215 | |||
| 1932 | #191 | |||
| 1933 | #162 | |||
| 1934 | #157 | |||
| 1935 | #149 | |||
| 1936 | #138 | |||
| 1937 | #124 | |||
| 1938 | #116 | #175 | ||
| 1939 | #109 | #167 | ||
| 1940 | #112 | #151 | ||
| 1941 | #105 | #142 | ||
| 1942 | #105 | #159 | ||
| 1943 | #96 | #193 | ||
| 1944 | #89 | #233 | ||
| 1945 | #88 | #220 | ||
| 1946 | #89 | #228 | ||
| 1947 | #81 | #248 | ||
| 1948 | #79 | #181 | ||
| 1949 | #78 | #235 | ||
| 1950 | #77 | |||
| 1951 | #74 | #208 | ||
| 1952 | #80 | #197 | ||
| 1953 | #84 | #175 | ||
| 1954 | #90 | #205 | ||
| 1955 | #98 | #181 | ||
| 1956 | #110 | #260 | ||
| 1957 | #126 | #258 | ||
| 1958 | #128 | #274 | ||
| 1959 | #141 | #312 | ||
| 1960 | #156 | #315 | ||
| 1961 | #155 | |||
| 1962 | #168 | #269 | ||
| 1963 | #180 | |||
| 1964 | #190 | |||
| 1965 | #212 | |||
| 1966 | #214 | |||
| 1967 | #224 | #383 | ||
| 1968 | #242 | |||
| 1969 | #260 | #261 | #429 | |
| 1970 | #244 | |||
| 1971 | #243 | #292 | #534 | |
| 1972 | #266 | #257 | ||
| 1973 | #267 | #238 | #485 | |
| 1974 | #264 | #225 | ||
| 1975 | #295 | #235 | ||
| 1976 | #304 | #310 | #564 | |
| 1977 | #328 | #325 | #582 | |
| 1978 | #325 | #204 | #504 | |
| 1979 | #367 | #325 | ||
| 1980 | #414 | #207 | ||
| 1981 | #415 | #204 | ||
| 1982 | #465 | #223 | ||
| 1983 | #533 | |||
| 1984 | #544 | #276 | ||
| 1985 | #585 | #337 | ||
| 1986 | #666 | |||
| 1987 | #661 | |||
| 1988 | #761 | |||
| 1989 | #869 | |||
| 1990 | #902 | |||
| 1991 | #964 | |||
| 1993 | #984 | |||
| 1994 | #953 |
Top names by country: United States · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Marcia
Names Similar to Marcia
Nicknames for Marcia
- Mar
- Marcy
- Marci
- Cia
- Marsha
Famous People Named Marcia
| Marcia Cross | American actress known for her role in "Desperate Housewives" |
| Marcia Gay Harden | Academy Award-winning American actress |
| Marcia Wallace | American actress and comedian, known for voicing Edna Krabappel on "The Simpsons" |
| Marcia Strassman | American actress, best known for her role in "Welcome Back, Kotter" |
| Marcia Hines | American-Australian singer and actress |
| Marcia Fudge | American politician and former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development |
| Marcia Angell | American physician, author, and the first woman to serve as editor-in-chief of the New England Journal of Medicine |
| Marcia Ball | American blues musician |
| Marcia Johnson | Canadian playwright and screenwriter |
| Marcia Barrett | Jamaican-British singer, a member of the band Boney M |
| Marcia Griffiths | Jamaican singer and member of the I-Threes, Bob Marley's backing vocalists |
| Marcia Tucker | American art historian and founder of the New Museum of Contemporary Art in New York City |
| Marcia Haydée | Brazilian ballet dancer and choreographer |
| Marcia Lucas | American film editor and Oscar-winning producer |
| Marcia Davenport | American author and music critic |
| Marcia Brown | American children's book author and illustrator |
| Marcia Lane Foster | American civil rights activist and journalist |
| Marcia S. Smith | American space policy expert |
| Marcia Neel | American music educator and author |
Characters Named Marcia
| Marcia Brady | Character from the TV show "The Brady Bunch" |
| Marcia Cross | Character from the TV show "Desperate Housewives" |
| Marcia Clark | Fictionalized version of the real-life prosecutor in the TV series "The People v. O.J. Simpson - American Crime Story" |
| Marcia Jeffries | Character in the film "Sweet Smell of Success" |
| Marcia Feinbloom | Character in the TV series "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" |
| Marcia Langman | Character in the TV series "Parks and Recreation" |
| Marcia Strassman | Character in the TV series "Welcome Back, Kotter" |
| Marcia Roy | Character in the TV series "Succession" |
| Marcia Harewood | Character in the TV series "Blue Bloods" |
| Marcia Sindell | Character in the TV series "Boston Legal" |