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Marcy

♀ Girl

Pronounced MAR-see /ˈmɑr.si/High

Meaning: Pet form of Marcia — feminine of Marcius/Marcus, 'of Mars, warlike' — a mid-century American favoriteHigh

In 30 seconds: Mars's daughter at the sock hop: Marcy pets the Roman Marcia — 'of Mars' — into mid-century friendliness. Peanuts gave it a bespectacled charm; it's retro-sweet and due back.
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Origin HighLatin
MeaningPet form of Marcia — feminine of Marcius/Marcus, 'of Mars, warlike' — a mid-century American favorite
U.S. rank (2025)#3500 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births44 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1971
Total births (all-time)≈ 21,784

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197119152025

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

Marcy is a pet form of Marcia — the feminine of Marcius/Marcus, from Mars, the Roman war god — 'of Mars, warlike'. A mid-century American staple (and New York's Mount Marcy bears the surname form), it reads warmly retro today.

It registers thinly now, awaiting the retro-nickname revival. War-god at the root, friendly on the surface, and vintage.

Did you know? Peanuts' Marcie — forever calling Peppermint Patty 'sir' — fixed this name in American pop culture as the loyal, bookish best friend.
Overall data confidence 82%
Behind the Name — Marcia — root etymology

Variations

MarcieMarciMarcia

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Marcy Kaptur (1946-)
    longest-serving woman in US House of Representatives history, representing Ohio

If you like Marcy…

Darcy— the rhyming vintage favorite
Nancy— a fellow mid-century classic
Stacy— the companion retro -cy name
Mercy— shares the -cy ending
Mabel— the same vintage feel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Marcy mean?

Marcy is a pet form of Marcia, Latin for 'of Mars, warlike'.

How do you pronounce Marcy?

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

Is Marcy a boy or girl name?

Marcy is a girl's name.

How popular is Marcy?

Marcy is a rare vintage name in the U.S. today.

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