How Many People Are Named Marche?

Complete statistics for the name Marche: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Marche
Very Rare
French

Marche is a very rare feminine name with French roots, evoking a sense of movement and purpose. There are roughly 407 people living with this name in the US today, meaning about 1 in 810,749 Americans share it. It's interesting that the name peaked in 1989 with 28 births, and the average bearer is around 36 years old.

~243
Living in US
1 in 1,363,989
Americans
1989
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
To walk or march
🌐
Origin
French
🌟
Lucky Day
Tuesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Determined Graceful Independent Spirited
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 traditionally represents creativity, self-expression, and joyful communication. It's associated with people who are naturally social, optimistic, and drawn to artistic pursuits.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

407
Worldwide Bearers
#241,726
Global Rank
🇧🇷 Brazil
7
🇮🇹 Italy
4
🇮🇱 Israel
3
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
1
🇧🇪 Belgium
1
🇸🇾 Syria
1
🇰🇷 South Korea
1
🇨🇦 Canada
1
🇸🇬 Singapore
1
🇷🇸 Serbia
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
7 (2%)
♀ Female
400 (98%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 36
95
Would be under 30 (23%)
311
Would be 30–60 (74%)
12
Would be over 60 (3%)

All 418 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1989

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
78
Classic Feel
32
Modern Appeal
68
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Marche Through the Generations

Looking at the generational breakdown, it's clear that Marche found its moment in the late 1980s and early 1990s. A striking 74% of people named Marche are between 30 and 60 years old, which lines up perfectly with that 1989 peak of 28 births. Only 12 bearers are over 60, suggesting the name didn't have much traction before the 1960s. On the younger end, 95 people named Marche are under 30, showing the name hasn't completely faded but isn't gaining new ground either. With just 418 total births recorded across all US history, this name has always been an uncommon choice. The trend is stable, sitting comfortably between classic and modern without swinging hard in either direction. Globally, Marche ranks #241,726 with about 1,090 living bearers worldwide. That's a name you won't encounter often, making each bearer part of a genuinely small and distinctive group.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 10

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Marche's French roots

📄 About the Name Marche

How Many People Have the Name Marche?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 243 people in the United States currently share the name Marche. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,363,989 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Marche a Common or Rare Name?

Marche is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Marche Mean?

Marche means "To walk or march" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Marche in SSA data, approximately 2% are male and 98% are female.

When Was Marche Most Popular?

The name Marche reached peak popularity in 1989, with 28 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Marche?

Approximately 243 people named Marche live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 243. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,363,989 Americans.

Is Marche a rare name?

Marche is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,363,989 Americans has this name.

What does the name Marche mean?

Marche means "To walk or march" and comes from French origins.

Is Marche more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 2% of people named Marche are male and 98% are female.

When was Marche most popular?

Marche peaked in 1989 with 28 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US243
All-Time Births243
1 in X1 in 1,363,989
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age36
Peak Year1989
World Rank#241,726
Male %2%
Female %98%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.