Marsha Girl

Popularity: #934 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MAR-sha /ˈmɑːrʃə/

Origin: Latin; English

Meaning: Latin: lady; English: derived from Marcia

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Marsha is derived from the Latin name "Martia," which is the feminine form of "Martius," meaning "of Mars" or "warlike." Mars was the Roman god of war, and the name reflects a connection to martial qualities. The name Martia evolved through various linguistic forms, including the Old French "Marsie" and Middle English adaptations, before settling into the modern English form Marsha.

This transition illustrates the influence of Latin on the development of names in English, particularly through the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, which introduced many Latin-based names into the English lexicon. Historically, the name Marsha has been associated with various figures and cultural contexts.

While it does not appear in biblical texts, its roots in the name of the Roman god Mars connect it to themes of strength and valor. The name gained traction in English-speaking countries during the 20th century, particularly in the mid-1900s, as names derived from classical origins became more fashionable.

Notably, the name has been used in literature and popular culture, contributing to its recognition and resonance. Culturally, Marsha carries connotations of strength and resilience, reflective of its martial origins.

The name has also been associated with various notable individuals throughout history, including Marsha P. Johnson, a prominent figure in the LGBTQ+ rights movement, which has added layers of significance to the name in contemporary discourse.

Additionally, diminutive forms such as "Marsh" have emerged, showcasing the name's adaptability and enduring appeal across different contexts.

Famous people named Marsha

In this section, you will find notable people named Marsha. 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 Marsha who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Marsha Brady is a fictional character best known for The Brady Bunch.

Marsha P. Johnson was an activist best known for her role in the Stonewall uprising and co-founding the Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (STAR).

Marsha Mason is an actress best known for The Goodbye Girl, Chapter Two, and Only When I Laugh.

Marsha Ambrosius is a singer-songwriter best known for her work with Floetry and her solo album Late Nights & Early Mornings.

Fictional characters named Marsha

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Marsha Brady is a fictional character from the TV series The Brady Bunch. She is the eldest daughter of the Brady family and often finds herself in various teenage dilemmas.

Sibling suggestions

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

MarthaMarleneMeganMiriamMaya

Similar names

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

MaraMarinaMarleneMarthaMabelMavisMina

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Marsha was first seen in the United States in 1908.

Marsha has ranked as high as #143 nationally, which occurred in 1952, and has been most popular in Ohio, California, New York, Illinois, and Texas.

In the past 5 years the name Marsha has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Marsha 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 Marsha 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 Marsha.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 14 0 14
2024 16 0 16
2023 16 0 16
2022 16 0 16
2021 12 0 12
2020 17 0 17
2019 24 0 24
2018 23 0 23
2017 16 0 16
2016 23 0 23
2015 19 0 19
2014 22 0 22
2013 26 0 26
2012 17 0 17
2011 27 0 27
2010 21 0 21
2009 24 0 24
2008 25 0 25
2007 31 0 31
2006 36 0 36
2005 40 0 40
2004 29 0 29
2003 33 0 33
2002 42 0 42
2001 41 0 41
2000 41 0 41
1999 62 0 62
1998 65 0 65
1997 60 0 60
1996 82 0 82
1995 70 0 70
1994 90 0 90
1993 107 0 107
1992 134 0 134
1991 176 0 176
1990 196 0 196
1989 191 0 191
1988 210 6 204
1987 250 0 250
1986 240 0 240
1985 273 0 273
1984 347 0 347
1983 389 0 389
1982 497 0 497
1981 559 0 559
1980 577 5 572
1979 703 0 703
1978 810 0 810
1977 855 0 855
1976 911 7 904
1975 1,012 6 1,006
1974 1,113 7 1,106
1973 1,134 0 1,134
1972 1,215 5 1,210
1971 1,313 8 1,305
1970 1,390 8 1,382
1969 1,146 0 1,146
1968 1,138 10 1,128
1967 1,317 0 1,317
1966 1,312 6 1,306
1965 1,539 0 1,539
1964 1,788 6 1,782
1963 1,959 7 1,952
1962 2,081 9 2,072
1961 2,172 11 2,161
1960 2,247 5 2,242
1959 2,477 8 2,469
1958 2,511 10 2,501
1957 2,931 6 2,925
1956 3,336 8 3,328
1955 4,075 14 4,061
1954 4,973 7 4,966
1953 5,140 9 5,131
1952 5,590 7 5,583
1951 5,193 5 5,188
1950 5,410 10 5,400
1949 4,618 7 4,611
1948 4,733 8 4,725
1947 4,348 9 4,339
1946 3,620 9 3,611
1945 2,432 8 2,424
1944 2,405 6 2,399
1943 2,107 7 2,100
1942 1,577 7 1,570
1941 895 0 895
1940 740 0 740
1939 557 0 557
1938 619 0 619
1937 561 0 561
1936 328 0 328
1935 143 0 143
1934 81 0 81
1933 73 0 73
1932 48 0 48
1931 59 0 59
1930 46 0 46
1929 38 0 38
1928 36 0 36
1927 33 0 33
1926 37 0 37
1925 38 0 38
1924 23 0 23
1923 29 0 29
1922 27 0 27
1921 25 0 25
1920 18 0 18
1919 21 0 21
1918 23 0 23
1917 19 0 19
1916 20 0 20
1915 11 0 11
1914 9 0 9
1913 9 0 9
1911 8 0 8
1910 5 0 5
1908 6 0 6

Top States for Marsha (2022)

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
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