Marci
Every Marci since 1938 — 14,037 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Marci
Marci is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,834 in 2025 with 28 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1938, 14,037 American babies have been named Marci. Its peak came in 1971, when 798 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Marci stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Marci year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | #4,834 | — | — |
| 2024 | 28 | #4,848 | — | — |
| 2023 | 34 | #4,248 | — | — |
| 2022 | 24 | #5,420 | — | — |
| 2021 | 19 | #6,320 | — | — |
| 2020 | 21 | #5,780 | — | — |
| 2019 | 29 | #4,733 | — | — |
| 2018 | 22 | #5,721 | — | — |
| 2017 | 25 | #5,280 | — | — |
| 2016 | 20 | #6,329 | — | — |
| 2015 | 19 | #6,629 | — | — |
| 2014 | 20 | #6,351 | — | — |
| 2013 | 26 | #5,248 | — | — |
| 2012 | 28 | #5,064 | — | — |
| 2011 | 22 | #6,069 | — | — |
| 2010 | 15 | #8,154 | — | — |
| 2009 | 21 | #6,466 | — | — |
| 2008 | 15 | #8,389 | — | — |
| 2007 | 26 | #5,471 | — | — |
| 2006 | 18 | #7,045 | — | — |
| 2005 | 16 | #7,368 | — | — |
| 2004 | 19 | #6,405 | — | — |
| 2003 | 28 | #4,623 | — | — |
| 2002 | 16 | #6,924 | — | — |
| 2001 | 25 | #4,777 | — | — |
| 2000 | 18 | #6,126 | — | — |
| 1995 | 44 | #2,765 | — | — |
| 1990 | 126 | #1,296 | — | — |
| 1985 | 219 | #775 | — | — |
| 1980 | 445 | #475 | — | — |
| 1975 | 407 | #465 | — | — |
| 1970 | 644 | #372 | — | — |
| 1965 | 397 | #476 | — | — |
| 1960 | 250 | #640 | — | — |
| 1955 | 139 | #820 | — | — |
| 1950 | 53 | #1,265 | — | — |
| 1945 | 11 | #2,858 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Marci in 2025?
Marci ranked #4,834 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 28 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Marci?
14,037 babies have been named Marci in the United States since 1938, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Marci most popular?
Marci peaked in 1971, when 798 newborns received the name.
Is Marci a boy or girl name?
Marci is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Marci rising or falling?
Marci is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.