How Many People Are Named Marcy?
Complete statistics for the name Marcy: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Marcy, a very rare female name, is held by just 19,304 people in the US today, making up 1 in 17,095 Americans. With its peak popularity in 1971, it's now considered stable, but still feels between classic and modern.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 6 symbolizes harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 57All 21,996 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: 1971Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Marcy Through the Generations
Marcy has seen a steady presence through the decades, peaking in 1971 with 1,161 births. Today, it's predominantly carried by those aged 57 on average, with a significant 41% over 60, giving it a decidedly older-generation feel. The age distribution shows 981 under-30, 11,887 aged 30-60, and 9,128 over 60, reflecting its enduring appeal across generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Marcy's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Marcy
How Many People Have the Name Marcy?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,368 people in the United States currently share the name Marcy. That works out to roughly 1 in every 139,970 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Marcy a Common or Rare Name?
Marcy 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 Marcy Mean?
Marcy means "creative variant of Mary" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Marcy in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.
When Was Marcy Most Popular?
The name Marcy reached peak popularity in 1971, with 1,161 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 Marcy?
Approximately 2,368 people named Marcy live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,368. That works out to roughly 1 in 139,970 Americans.
Is Marcy a rare name?
Marcy is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 139,970 Americans has this name.
What does the name Marcy mean?
Marcy means "creative variant of Mary" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Marcy more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Marcy are male and 99% are female.
When was Marcy most popular?
Marcy peaked in 1971 with 1,161 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.