Marci
Girl name · American · English · Latin
Meaningof Mars · English form of Marcia
- US rank
- #4,758
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #331 in 1971
28 babies were named Marci in the US in 2025. It has climbed 909 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1938–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Marci you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 57,471 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Marci, 28 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Marci would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMarci first shows up in US birth records in 1938, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 87 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1971, when it ranked #331. Today it's #4,758, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendMarci has climbed 909 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,758. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningMarci is an English form of Marcia, which means “of Mars”. Our records link it to American, English and Latin roots.
About the name Marci
Marci is a girl name of American, English and Latin origin meaning “of Mars”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-rci”. US birth records list Marci for girls from 1938 to 2025, in 86 of those 88 years. Its best year was 1971, when it ranked #331 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #4,758, with 28 babies.
Origin:American namesEnglish namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 5.0 | 200,000 girls |
| 1940s | 9.3 | 107,411 girls |
| 1950s | 73 | 13,620 girls |
| 1960s | 215 | 4,657 girls |
| 1970s | 316 | 3,163 girls |
| 1980s | 146 | 6,851 girls |
| 1990s | 34 | 29,691 girls |
| 2000s | 11 | 91,491 girls |
| 2010s | 13 | 77,280 girls |
| 2020s | 16 | 63,091 girls |
Other spellings of Marci
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Questions about the name Marci
What does the name Marci mean?
Marci means “of Mars” in English, as a form of Marcia.
What is the origin of the name Marci?
Marci has American, English, Latin roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Marci a boy or girl name?
Marci is a girl name.
How popular is the name Marci?
Marci ranked #4,758 for US girls in 2025, given to 28 babies. Its best year was 1971 (#331).