Total births
584
Girls' name · since 1971
Marshae
Since 1971, U.S. Social Security records show 584 babies named Marshae, peaking in 1993. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 584
- total births
- 1971–2021
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
Marshae sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 584 recorded since 1971.
Social Security Administration records show Marshae recorded 584 times among girls since 1971, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 2021.
- 584 total births
- 1971–2021 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 47% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
584 girls have been named Marshae since 1971, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2021.
- 584
- total births
- 1971–2021
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Marshae was born in this single decade.
1993
Single peak year
34 babies were named Marshae in 1993 - its busiest year on record.
Marshae's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Marshae's SSA record in two at 1999 and the more recent half accounts for 43% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 57%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1982, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1993 peak of 34, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Marshae at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
1993
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Marshae popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2021
- Peak year (1993)
- 34
- Annual births at peak, across 51 years of records
Marshae by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Marshae's strongest decade.
273 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Marshae births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
- 1980s 85
1980s
85 births
- 1990s
1990s
273 births
- 2000s
2000s
147 births
- 2010s 67
2010s
67 births
- 2020s 6
2020s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 273 births (47% of all-time use).
How Marshae 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 Marshae's total volume
Marshae vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Marshae by state
Where Marshae concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 13 | 2.2% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 12 | 2.1% |
| #3 | California | | 11 | 1.9% |
| #4 | Florida | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #5 | Missouri | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #6 | Texas | | 5 | 0.9% |
Illinois share of Marshae's total US births 2.2%
Even split
13 of 584 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Marshae? ▼
Marshae has been given to 584 babies in the U.S. since 1971, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2021. 34 babies were born in 1993, its single highest year.
When was Marshae most popular? ▼
Marshae was most popular in the 1990s decade with 273 total births. The single peak year was 1993.
Where is Marshae most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Marshae are Illinois (13 births), Ohio (12 births), California (11 births).
How long has the name Marshae been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Marshae since 1971 -- 51 years through the most recent 2021 data.
What names are similar to Marshae? ▼
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 Marshae's data
- Marshae's decade-level peak was the 1990s (273 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Marshaes (13 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois 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 Marshae
Nearby Names Like Marshae
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Marshae
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 Marshae side by side: Marshae vs Mary Marshae vs Margaret Marshae vs Maria
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1971–2021 (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. "Marshae: Baby Name Since 1971 - 584 Births, Peak 1993." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/marshae. 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 Marshae 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.