Total births
42
Girls' name · since 1952
Marnice
Since 1952, U.S. Social Security records show 42 babies named Marnice, peaking in 1970. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 42
- total births
- 1952–1977
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
Marnice is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 42 have been recorded since 1952.
Social Security Administration records show Marnice recorded 42 times among girls since 1952, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1952 to 1977.
- 42 total births
- 1952–1977 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 55% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
42 girls have been named Marnice since 1952, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1977.
- 42
- total births
- 1952–1977
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Marnice was born in this single decade.
1970
Single peak year
8 babies were named Marnice in 1970 - its busiest year on record.
Marnice's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Marnice splits its recorded history at 1970: 55% of all births land in the more recent half, 45% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1969 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1970 peak of 8 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Marnice at a glance
Last recorded 1977Peak year
1970
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1952
Marnice popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1952–1977
- Peak year (1970)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 26 years of records
Marnice by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Marnice's strongest decade.
23 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Marnice births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 7
1950s
7 births
- 1960s
1960s
12 births
- 1970s
1970s
23 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 23 births (55% of all-time use).
Marnice by state
Where Marnice concentrates geographically, total births since 1952
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Missouri | | 11 | 26.2% |
Missouri share of Marnice's total US births 26.2%
11 of 42 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Marnice? ▼
Since 1952, Social Security records show 42 babies named Marnice. The most recent recorded year was 1977. Its busiest year on record was 1970, with 8 births.
When was Marnice most popular? ▼
Marnice was most popular in the 1970s decade with 23 total births. The single peak year was 1970.
Where is Marnice most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Marnice are Missouri (11 births).
How long has the name Marnice been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Marnice since 1952 -- 26 years through the most recent 1977 data.
What names are similar to Marnice? ▼
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 Marnice's data
- Missouri records the most Marnices (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Missouri 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 Marnice
Nearby Names Like Marnice
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Marnice
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 Marnice side by side: Marnice vs Mary Marnice vs Margaret Marnice vs Maria
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1952–1977 (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. "Marnice: Baby Name Since 1952 - 42 Births, Peak 1970." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/marnice. 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 Marnice 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 July 2026.