Marcy Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
1% Masculine / 99% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the name Marcella, meaning 'warlike' or 'dedicated to Mars'
Meaning of the Name Marcy
Marcy is a feminine given name of English origin. It is derived from the name Mars, the Roman god of war. The name Marcy is often considered a variant of the name Marcella, which means 'warlike' or 'dedicated to Mars'. Marcy is a strong and independent name that conveys courage and bravery.
Popularity of the Name Marcy
The popularity for the name Marcy peaked in popularity in the year 1971 with 1,155 births, which ranked number 462 out of 13,843 unique names for that year. Marcy had the most female births in 1971 with 1,155, which ranked number 256 out of 9,647 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1928 with 10, which ranked number 2,659 out of 4,723 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Marcy has increased slightly over the last ten years from 29 births to 31 births, an increase of 6.90%. Among females, Marcy has increased slightly in popularity over the last ten years from 29 births to 31 births, an increase of 6.90%.
Nationwide Popularity of Marcy
- 20 Year Trend of Marcy: -26.19%
- 10 Year Trend of Marcy: 6.90%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Marcy: 6.90%
Popularity of Marcy by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Marcy. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Marcy in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Marcy is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Marcy
- Total Births of Marcy: 31 (0.67%)
- Female Births of Marcy: 31 (0.67%)
Given the upward trend of Marcy over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 0.67% increase in total births, for a total of 31 births in 2024. For Females, births for Marcy have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 31 female births in 2024, an increase of 0.67%.