Marcia
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Warlike; Hammer
Background: The name Marcia originates from the Latin name 'Martius,' which means 'warlike' and is derived from 'Mars,' the Roman god of war. In Italian contexts, Marcia is also associated with the term for a traditional form of music and rhythm, broadening its cultural resonance.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#301
Total births
133,558
Most popular decade
1950s
(131,406 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-816 ranks)
Years in Top 100
13
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
0.2% male
99.8% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1925
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #3,741
- Peak year
- 1942
- Peak year births
- 14
- Peak rank
- #1,946
- Most recent year
- 1989
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #7,906
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 9
- First year rank
- #580
- Peak year
- 1951
- Peak year births
- 5,299
- Peak rank
- #74
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 34
- Recent rank
- #4,184
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).