girls' name · peaked 1992

Marshay

Every Marshay since 1975 — 771 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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GirlsBoys
Rank 2025
among girls
Babies in 2025
<5
named Marshay
Peak year
1992
44 babies
All-time total
771
since 1975

The story of Marshay

Marshay is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1975, 771 American babies have been named Marshay. Its peak came in 1992, when 44 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.

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 Marshay stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Marshay 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
2024
2023
2022 7 #13,103
2021
2020
2019
2018 7 #13,336
2017 7 #13,604
2016 7 #13,846
2015 9 #11,529
2014 9 #11,606
2013 9 #11,631
2012 12 #9,514
2011 12 #9,523
2010 13 #9,057
2009 18 #7,240
2008 21 #6,489
2007 21 #6,472
2006 19 #6,749
2005 20 #6,164
2004 27 #4,897
2003 17 #6,792
2002 23 #5,211
2001 22 #5,306
2000 20 #5,615
1995 35 #3,260
1990 21 #4,621
1985 23 #3,685
1980 6 #9,843
1975 5 #9,996
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Marshay in 2025?

Marshay did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Marshay?

771 babies have been named Marshay in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Marshay most popular?

Marshay peaked in 1992, when 44 newborns received the name.

Is Marshay a boy or girl name?

Marshay is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.

Is the name Marshay rising or falling?

Marshay is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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