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Marcia

♀ Girl

Pronounced MAR-shə /ˈmɑr.ʃə/High

Meaning: Feminine of Marcius/Marcus — from Mars, the Roman god of war; 'of Mars, warlike'High

In 30 seconds: Roman and classic: Marcia is the feminine of Marcus — 'of Mars'. Vintage, dignified, and warm (everyone's favorite Brady sister too).
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Origin HighLatin
MeaningFeminine of Marcius/Marcus — from Mars, the Roman god of war; 'of Mars, warlike'
U.S. rank (2025)#3434 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births45 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1951
Total births (all-time)≈ 133,319

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195118802025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Marcia is the feminine of Marcius/Marcus — from Mars, the Roman god of war — 'of Mars, warlike'. An ancient Roman name (the gens Marcia) revived as a vintage classic.

It registers thinly today. Rare, of-Mars at the root, and dignified.

Did you know? Marcia comes from the Roman god Mars — the same root as March and Marcus; it was an ancient Roman family name, later a mid-century favorite.
Overall data confidence 85%
Behind the Name — Marcia — etymology

Variations

MarshaMarcieMarzia

Nicknames

Marcy

Famous Bearers

  • ★Marcia Clark (1953-)
    American prosecutor who led the O.J. Simpson murder trial and later became a legal commentator and author
  • ★Marcia Cross (1962-)
    American actress best known for her role as Bree Van de Kamp on Desperate Housewives
  • ★Marcia Gay Harden (1959-)
    American actress who won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Pollock (2000)
  • ★Marcia Wallace (1942-2013)
    American actress and comedian known as the voice of Edna Krabappel on The Simpsons

If you like Marcia…

Marcie— a pet form
Marcella— a fellow Marc- feminine
Martina— another Mars-rooted name
Cassia— a fellow Latin choice
Patricia— echoes that soft -ia sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Marcia mean?

Marcia is the feminine of Marcus, from Mars — 'of Mars, warlike'.

How do you pronounce Marcia?

It's said MAR-shə /ˈmɑr.ʃə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Marcia a boy or girl name?

Marcia is a girl's name.

How popular is Marcia?

Marcia is a rare name in the U.S. today.

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