Marci Girl

Popularity: #920 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MAR-see //ˈmɑːr.si//

Origin: Latin; Hebrew

Meaning: Latin: 'warlike'; Hebrew: 'belonging to God'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Marci is derived from the Latin name Marcius, which is a derivative of the name Marcus, meaning "male, manly" or "warlike." The root of Marcus can be traced back to the Roman god of war, Mars, highlighting a martial connotation. The name entered the English language through the Old French form Marc, which was used in the medieval period.

As Latin evolved and spread throughout Europe, names like Marcus and its variants became common in various cultures, leading to the emergence of forms such as Marc, Mark, and Marci in different languages. Historically, the name Marcus has significant milestones, particularly in the context of early Christianity.

Saint Mark, one of the four Evangelists, is often associated with the name, and his feast day is celebrated on April 25. The Gospel of Mark, attributed to him, is one of the earliest accounts of the life of Jesus Christ, dating back to the first century CE.

The name Mark became widely used in Christian contexts, particularly after the establishment of Christianity as a dominant religion in the Roman Empire during the 4th century. Culturally, the name Marci, as a feminine variant, has been embraced in various traditions, often symbolizing strength and resilience due to its martial roots.

The name has been used in literature and art, reflecting themes of courage and valor. Its diminutive forms, such as Marcy, have also appeared in various cultural contexts, further enriching its historical significance.

Overall, Marci carries with it a legacy of strength and connection to historical figures, making it a name with deep roots in both linguistic and cultural history.

Famous people named Marci

In this section, you will find notable people named Marci. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Marci who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Marci who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Marci Klein is a television producer best known for Saturday Night Live, 30 Rock, and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

Marci Shimoff is an author and motivational speaker best known for Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul, Happy for No Reason, and Love for No Reason.

Fictional characters named Marci

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Marci is a fictional character from the TV series The Mindy Project. She is a close friend and co-worker of the main character, Mindy Lahiri, providing support and comic relief throughout the series.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Marci, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

MayaMilaMaraMinaMabelMira

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Marci. 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.

MarinaMargoMaraMinaMiraMacyMarnieMarae

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Marci was first seen in the United States in 1938.

Marci has ranked as high as #590 nationally, which occurred in 1971, and has been most popular in California, Pennsylvania, New York, Texas, and Michigan.

In the past 5 years the name Marci has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Marci 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 Marci was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

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 Marci.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 28 0 28
2024 28 0 28
2023 34 0 34
2022 24 0 24
2021 19 0 19
2020 21 0 21
2019 29 0 29
2018 22 0 22
2017 25 0 25
2016 20 0 20
2015 19 0 19
2014 20 0 20
2013 26 0 26
2012 28 0 28
2011 22 0 22
2010 15 0 15
2009 21 0 21
2008 15 0 15
2007 26 0 26
2006 18 0 18
2005 16 0 16
2004 19 0 19
2003 28 0 28
2002 16 0 16
2001 25 0 25
2000 18 0 18
1999 21 0 21
1998 30 0 30
1997 35 0 35
1996 34 0 34
1995 44 0 44
1994 56 0 56
1993 70 0 70
1992 99 0 99
1991 100 0 100
1990 126 0 126
1989 159 0 159
1988 156 0 156
1987 153 0 153
1986 153 0 153
1985 219 0 219
1984 231 0 231
1983 260 0 260
1982 305 0 305
1981 401 0 401
1980 445 0 445
1979 405 5 400
1978 387 0 387
1977 353 0 353
1976 358 0 358
1975 407 0 407
1974 501 0 501
1973 505 0 505
1972 569 0 569
1971 798 6 792
1970 644 0 644
1969 528 0 528
1968 445 0 445
1967 515 0 515
1966 389 0 389
1965 397 0 397
1964 380 0 380
1963 306 0 306
1962 328 0 328
1961 296 0 296
1960 250 0 250
1959 272 0 272
1958 220 0 220
1957 189 0 189
1956 172 0 172
1955 139 0 139
1954 127 0 127
1953 105 0 105
1952 89 0 89
1951 74 0 74
1950 53 0 53
1949 33 0 33
1948 27 0 27
1947 27 0 27
1946 10 0 10
1945 11 0 11
1944 12 0 12
1943 16 0 16
1942 10 0 10
1939 6 0 6
1938 5 0 5

Top States for Marci (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 5
100%