Marcy
Marcy is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Dedicated to Mars; warlike or martial.
Origin and history
Marcy originated primarily as a diminutive of Marcia or Marcella, which derive from the Roman name Martinus or Marcus associated with Mars. It gained popularity in the mid-20th century in the United States as an independent given name. Today, it remains a familiar vintage choice, though used less frequently for newborns.
Popularity in the United States
21,787 babies in the United States have been named Marcy since 1880. It ranks #1006 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1870.
States where it is most popular
- NY (11.7 %)
- PA (10.4 %)
- CA (9.7 %)
- IL (7.5 %)
- MI (7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 48 |
| 1920-1930 | 143 |
| 1930-1940 | 266 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,069 |
| 1950-1960 | 4,043 |
| 1960-1970 | 5,659 |
| 1970-1980 | 6,378 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,467 |
| 1990-2000 | 821 |
| 2000-2010 | 363 |
| 2010-2019 | 299 |
| 2020-2029 | 231 |
Famous people named Marcy
- Marcy Walker: Actress
- Marcy Kaptur: Politician
Fun facts
- Marcy evolved as a pet form of classic names like Marcia and Marcella before becoming a standalone given name.
- The name experienced its peak popularity in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s.