March Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: march //mɑːrtʃ//
Origin: Latin; English
Meaning: Latin: born in March; English: the month of March
Historical & Cultural Background
The name March has its origins in the Latin word "Martius," which refers to the month of March, named after Mars, the Roman god of war. The etymological journey of the name can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European root *mā-, meaning "to shine" or "to be bright," which reflects the arrival of spring and the renewal of life associated with this time of year.
The transition from Latin to Old French saw the name evolve into "Mars," which then influenced the English adaptation, leading to the modern use of March as both a name and a reference to the month itself. Historically, March has been significant in various cultural contexts.
In the Roman calendar, March marked the beginning of the year and was a time for military campaigns to commence, aligning with the martial connotations of its namesake. The name is also associated with several saints, including Saint March, a lesser-known figure in early Christian history.
The month of March is prominently featured in literary works, such as Geoffrey Chaucer's "The Canterbury Tales," written in the 14th century, where it symbolizes renewal and the awakening of nature. Culturally, the name March embodies themes of rebirth and vitality, resonating with the traditions of spring festivals and agricultural cycles.
In various cultures, March is celebrated for its connection to fertility and growth, making it a name that carries significant symbolic weight. While diminutive forms or variations of the name are less common, the association with the month itself often lends it a unique identity, emphasizing the transition from winter to spring.
This connection to nature and renewal has allowed the name March to endure through the centuries, maintaining its relevance in various cultural narratives.
Fictional characters named March
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March is a fictional character from the novel Little Women. He is the father of the March sisters and serves as a moral compass for the family during the Civil War.
Sibling suggestions
If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with March, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.
Similar names
Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with March. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.
U.S. Historical Usage
The name March was first seen in the United States in 1919.
March has ranked as high as #1000 nationally, which occurred in 1950, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name March has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name March is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when March was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for March
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for March.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1950 | 8 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1924 | 6 |
| 1919 | 5 |