Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Marcie originated from the Latin name Marcia, related to the god Mars, meaning dedicated to Mars. It evolved through its historical forms and gained popularity in the 20th century. The name carries traits of warmth and charm, with no biblical relevance.
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/ˈmɑːrsi/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Marcie is derived from the Latin name 'Marcia', which is a feminine form of 'Marcius', a family name in ancient Rome. It is thought to be related to the Roman god Mars, the god of war.
Meaning
dedicated to Mars
Language Evolution
Marcia, Marcie
Historical Usage
Marcie gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. It became more widely used in the United States during the 1940s and 1950s.
Variants & Derivatives
Marcia, Marcella, Marty
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Marcie is viewed as a charming and vintage name, often associated with warmth and friendliness.
Famous People
Marcie Miller - American actress, Marcie K. McMahon - American politician
📊 Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Moderately Popular name with 814 peak births in 1971
Geographic Spread
Popular across 48 US states, with strongest presence in Utah
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 9 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 6773rd of 6773 | 5 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 9749th of 10718 | 8 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2553rd of 9107 | 216 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1460th of 9204 | 516 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 638th of 12526 | 4,167 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 458th of 19264 | 7,303 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1046th of 27321 | 2,624 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 5127th of 35406 | 400 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4443rd of 30306 | 380 |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
85.97% 2034th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
80.59% 1254th/1556 |
80.20% 1887th/2353 |
84.16% 1302nd/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
25.51% 568th/2227 |
23.50% 571st/2430 |
32.56% 929th/2853 |
18.95% 526th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
13.24% 389th/2937 |
13.87% 483rd/3483 |
13.99% 492nd/3518 |
10.91% 441st/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
25.18% 928th/3685 |
25.27% 1131st/4475 |
20.06% 1042nd/5194 |
19.71% 1245th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
80.31% 5873rd/7313 |
94.43% 7047th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 3984th/3984 |
- |
71.86% 4902nd/6822 |
- |
State-by-State Popularity
This map shows relative popularity across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends in the United States
This name shows strongest popularity in Utah across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, usage has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, popularity patterns vary significantly: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6773rd out of 6773 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 9749th out of 10718 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2553rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1460th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 638th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 458th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1046th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5127th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4443rd out of 30306 names. Explore how this name has evolved through American history with comprehensive regional and generational analysis.