Marcia Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationMAR-sha / /ˈmɑːrʃə/Latin; English
Meaning
Latin: 'warlike'; English: 'of Mars'
Historical & Cultural Background
Marcia is derived from the Latin name 'Marcius', which is related to the Roman god Mars, the god of war. The name has been used in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries. It has historically been more common as a feminine name but has seen some use as a masculine name in modern times.
Trend Summary
Marcia has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable decline in usage over recent decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Marcio
- Marsh
International Variants
- Marcio (Italian)
- Marcia (Spanish)
Famous people named Marcia
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Fictional characters named Marcia
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Marcia was first seen in the United States in 1925. Marcia has ranked as high as #915 nationally, which occurred in 1942, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Marcia has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Marcia
No state data available for this year.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1925 | 6 |
| 1933 | 8 |
| 1935 | 5 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1937 | 11 |
| 1938 | 8 |
| 1939 | 9 |
| 1940 | 8 |
| 1941 | 10 |
| 1942 | 14 |
| 1943 | 6 |
| 1946 | 10 |
| 1947 | 10 |
| 1948 | 14 |
| 1949 | 9 |
| 1950 | 8 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1953 | 11 |
| 1954 | 7 |
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1959 | 6 |
| 1960 | 8 |
| 1961 | 10 |
| 1963 | 9 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1989 | 5 |