Marcy Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Marcy originates from the Latin name 'Marcius,' linked to the Roman god Mars or meaning male. It has evolved through historical forms such as Marcia and is known for its meaning of being dedicated to Mars. While it gained popularity in the 19th century, it is less common today but retains a classic and approachable image. The name has no biblical relevance, and notable figures include Marcy Kaptur and members of the band Marcy Playground.
The name Marcy is most popular in Pennsylvania, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the MidWest 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, Marcy has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, 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 male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Marcy' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4124th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4254th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4091st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4718th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 14347th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3191st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1166th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 458th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 379th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1026th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3905th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4284th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Marcy' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Marcy"
Pronunciation
/ˈmɑːrsi/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Marcy is derived from the Latin name 'Marcius,' which is believed to be related to Mars, the Roman god of war, or from the Latin word 'mas,' meaning male.
Meaning
dedicated to Mars
Language Evolution
Marcius, Marcia, Marcy
Historical Usage
Marcy gained popularity as a feminine given name in the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Marcia, Marsi, Marcie
Modern Popularity & Image
Marcy is viewed as a classic name with a gentle and approachable image, although it is less common today.
Famous People
Marcy Kaptur, Marcy Playground (band), Marcy Carsey
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Marcy"
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 of "Marcy"
"Marcy" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 4124th of 7545 | 58 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 4254th of 6773 | 46 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4091st of 7552 | 66 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4718th of 10718 | 76 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 14347th of 16616 | 10 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 3191st of 9107 | 147 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1166th of 9204 | 743 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 458th of 12526 | 7,582 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 379th of 19264 | 9,593 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1026th of 27321 | 2,694 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3905th of 35406 | 579 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4284th of 30306 | 402 |
Regional Popularity of "Marcy" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
86.58% 1194th/1379 |
- | - |
| 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 of "Marcy" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
95.50% 1317th/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
59.12% 914th/1546 |
51.74% 805th/1556 |
72.25% 1700th/2353 |
57.08% 883rd/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
17.78% 396th/2227 |
13.74% 334th/2430 |
26.60% 759th/2853 |
16.29% 452nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
10.52% 309th/2937 |
9.24% 322nd/3483 |
14.53% 511th/3518 |
10.63% 430th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
22.09% 814th/3685 |
22.61% 1012th/4475 |
22.72% 1180th/5194 |
19.71% 1245th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
94.98% 4352nd/4582 |
- |
55.03% 4024th/7313 |
49.36% 3684th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
82.79% 3715th/4487 |
75.29% 5136th/6822 |
91.95% 5771st/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Marcy"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Marcy" 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.