Total births
766
Girls' name · since 1975
Marshay
766 babies named Marshay in U.S. Social Security records since 1975, with the highest year being 1992. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 766
- total births
- 1975–2022
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
766 girls have been named Marshay since 1975, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Marshay has been recorded 766 times among girls since 1975, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1975 to 2022.
- 766 total births
- 1975–2022 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 40% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
766 girls have been named Marshay since 1975, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2022.
- 766
- total births
- 1975–2022
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Marshay was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
44 babies were named Marshay in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
Marshay's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Marshay splits its recorded history at 1999: 42% of all births land in the more recent half, 58% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1975 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1992 peak of 44 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Marshay at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
1992
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1975
Marshay popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–2022
- Peak year (1992)
- 44
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Marshay popularity over time - boys
5 total births recorded since 1987 (Marshay as boys' name)
Marshay by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Marshay's strongest decade.
307 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Marshay births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 13
1970s
13 births
- 1980s
1980s
146 births
- 1990s
1990s
307 births
- 2000s
2000s
208 births
- 2010s 85
2010s
85 births
- 2020s 7
2020s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 307 births (40% of all-time use).
How Marshay 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 Marshay's total volume
Marshay vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Marshay by state
Where Marshay concentrates geographically, total births since 1975
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 51 | 6.7% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 29 | 3.8% |
| #3 | California | | 19 | 2.5% |
| #4 | New York | | 11 | 1.4% |
| #5 | Florida | | 5 | 0.7% |
Illinois share of Marshay's total US births 6.7%
Even split
51 of 766 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Marshay? ▼
Since 1975, Social Security records show 766 babies named Marshay. The most recent recorded year was 2022. Its busiest year on record was 1992, with 44 births.
When was Marshay most popular? ▼
Marshay was most popular in the 1990s decade with 307 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
Where is Marshay most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Marshay are Illinois (51 births), Ohio (29 births), California (19 births).
How long has the name Marshay been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Marshay since 1975 -- 48 years through the most recent 2022 data.
What names are similar to Marshay? ▼
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 Marshay's data
- Marshay's decade-level peak was the 1990s (307 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Marshays (51 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 Marshay
Nearby Names Like Marshay
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Marshay
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 Marshay side by side: Marshay vs Mary Marshay vs Margaret Marshay vs Maria
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1975–2022 (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. "Marshay: Baby Name Since 1975 - 766 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/marshay. 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 Marshay 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.