Marcy
Girl name · American · English · Latin
Meaningof Mars · English form of Marcia
- US rank
- #3,459
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #256 in 1971
44 babies were named Marcy in the US in 2025. It has climbed 456 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1915–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Marcy you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 36,496 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Marcy, 44 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Marcy would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMarcy first shows up in US birth records in 1915, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 110 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1971, when it ranked #256. Today it's #3,459, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendMarcy has climbed 456 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,459. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningMarcy is an English form of Marcia, which means “of Mars”. Our records link it to American, English and Latin roots.
About the name Marcy
Marcy 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 “-rcy”. US birth records list Marcy for girls from 1915 to 2025, in 111 of those 111 years. Its best year was 1971, when it ranked #256 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #3,459, with 44 babies.
Origin:American namesEnglish namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 8.9 | 111,857 girls |
| 1920s | 12 | 82,850 girls |
| 1930s | 25 | 40,128 girls |
| 1940s | 71 | 14,114 girls |
| 1950s | 209 | 4,789 girls |
| 1960s | 312 | 3,209 girls |
| 1970s | 411 | 2,434 girls |
| 1980s | 145 | 6,899 girls |
| 1990s | 45 | 22,217 girls |
| 2000s | 20 | 50,761 girls |
| 2010s | 17 | 58,514 girls |
| 2020s | 24 | 42,076 girls |
Other spellings of Marcy
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Questions about the name Marcy
What does the name Marcy mean?
Marcy means “of Mars” in English, as a form of Marcia.
What is the origin of the name Marcy?
Marcy has American, English, Latin roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Marcy a boy or girl name?
Marcy is a girl name.
How popular is the name Marcy?
Marcy ranked #3,459 for US girls in 2025, given to 44 babies. Its best year was 1971 (#256).