Marcia
Marcia: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หmษษนสษ/ ยท /หmษหสษ/
Meaning and origin of Marcia
- A female given name from Latin.
Etymology
From Latin Marcia, feminine form of Marcius, a derivative of Marcus, ultimately from Mฤrs, the god of war.
How popular is Marcia?
Since 1880, 133,320 girls and 284 boys in the U.S. have been named Marcia (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #74 in 1951. Its highest rank for boys was #2013 in 1942. In 2025, 45 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Marcia
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Sibling name ideas for Marcia
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Marcia FAQ
What does the name Marcia mean?
A female given name from Latin. From Latin Marcia, feminine form of Marcius, a derivative of Marcus, ultimately from Mฤrs, the god of war.
What is the origin of the name Marcia?
Marcia is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Marcia?
Since 1880, 133,320 girls and 284 boys in the U.S. have been named Marcia (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #74 in 1951. Its highest rank for boys was #2013 in 1942. In 2025, 45 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Marcia a boy or girl name?
Marcia is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 133,320 girls and 284 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.