Total births
14,026
Girls' name · since 1938
Marci
Since 1938, U.S. Social Security records show 14,026 babies named Marci, peaking in 1971. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4796
- among girls today
- 14,026
- born since 1938
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 73%
- more common than other girls
14,026 babies have been named Marci since 1938, making it today's #4796 girls' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Marci has been recorded 14,026 times among girls since 1938, currently ranked #4796 nationally and more common than 73% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1938 to 2025.
- #4796 among girls today
- 14,026 born since 1938
- 1970s peak decade
- 73% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Marci is currently the #4796 girls' name in America, more common than 73% of girls - 14,026 born since 1938, peaking in the 1970s.
- #4796
- among girls today
- 14,026
- born since 1938
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 73%
- more common than other girls
Marci vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#4796
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 73% of names given to girls today.
1970s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Marci was born in this single decade.
1971
Single peak year
792 babies were named Marci in 1971 - its busiest year on record.
How Marci compares
14,026 Top 7% higher than 93% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Marci's all-time total is 37x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Marci | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 14,026 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 792 | 48 | 19,840 |
Marci's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Marci's SSA record in two at 1983 and the more recent half accounts for 18% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 82%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1938, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1971 peak of 792, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Marci at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1971
Current rank
#4,796
Active since
1938
Marci popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1938–2025
- Peak year (1971)
- 792
- Annual births at peak, across 88 years of records
Marci popularity over time - boys
11 total births recorded since 1971 (Marci as boys' name)
Marci by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Marci's strongest decade.
4,916 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Marci births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 11
1930s
11 births
- 1940s 146
1940s
146 births
- 1950s 1,440
1950s
1,440 births
- 1960s
1960s
3,834 births
- 1970s
1970s
4,916 births
- 1980s
1980s
2,482 births
- 1990s 615
1990s
615 births
- 2000s 202
2000s
202 births
- 2010s 226
2010s
226 births
- 2020s 154
2020s
154 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 4,916 births (35% of all-time use).
How Marci compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Marci's total volume
Marci vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Marci by state
Where Marci concentrates geographically, total births since 1938
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 1,528 | 10.9% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 963 | 6.9% |
| #3 | New York | | 867 | 6.2% |
| #4 | Texas | | 812 | 5.8% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 658 | 4.7% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 633 | 4.5% |
| #7 | Utah | | 604 | 4.3% |
| #8 | Illinois | | 598 | 4.3% |
California share of Marci's total US births 10.9%
Even split
1,528 of 14,026 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 45 reporting states.
Marci appears in 45 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Marci? ▼
Since 1938, Social Security records show 14,026 babies named Marci. Today it holds rank #4796 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 1971, with 792 births.
When was Marci most popular? ▼
Marci was most popular in the 1970s decade with 4,916 total births. The single peak year was 1971.
Where is Marci most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Marci are California (1,528 births), Pennsylvania (963 births), New York (867 births).
How long has the name Marci been used? ▼
Marci has been recorded in Social Security data since 1938, spanning 88 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Marci? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mary, Margaret, Maria, Martha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Marci's data
- Marci's decade-level peak was the 1970s (4,916 total births); usage has since declined to 154 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Marcis (1,528 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Marci
Nearby Names Like Marci
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Marci
Mary Girl
#131 4,141,481 births
Margaret Girl
#119 1,264,774 births
Maria Girl
#74 566,111 births
Martha Girl
#666 551,741 births
Marie Girl
#632 540,077 births
Compare Marci side by side: Marci vs Mary Marci vs Margaret Marci vs Maria
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Marci
Harleen #4795
1,480 births · Peak 2016
Rayanna #4797
2,221 births · Peak 2007
Tammy #4794
332,015 births · Peak 1963
Alysia #4798
9,498 births · Peak 1989
Melodee #4793
2,722 births · Peak 1956
Brynne #4799
2,709 births · Peak 2003
Candice #4792
67,984 births · Peak 1982
Codie #4800
1,872 births · Peak 1991
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1938–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Marci: #4796 Girls' Name - 14,026 Births, Peak 1971." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/marci. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Marci draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.