Marcy
What does Marcy mean and where does it come from?
Marcy is a feminine form related to the name Marcus, which has Latin origins meaning 'from the sea' or 'warlike'. It has been popularly used in both English and French-speaking regions. The name gained popularity in the United States during the 20th century, particularly as a diminutive of Marcella.
How else can you spell Marcy?
Same sound, different look — useful if you want something slightly more distinctive
What middle names flow best with Marcy?
Marcy works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
How popular is Marcy right now?
Holding steady — currently #1210 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
The story of Marcy
Marcy entered American naming records in 1915 and has been in use for over 109 years. A total of 21,844 babies have received this name. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #2685 in 1915 to #1210 in 2023. Marcy is used for both genders: 99% female and 1% male.
Names that peaked alongside Marcy in 1971:
Marcy by decade
Marcy peaked in the 1970s. See all 1970s names →
| Decade | Births | |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 68 | |
| 1920s | 191 | |
| 1930s | 285 | |
| 1940s | 1,100 | |
| 1950s | 4,068 | |
| 1960s | 5,709 | |
| 1970s ★ | 6,426 | |
| 1980s | 2,482 | |
| 1990s | 821 | |
| 2000s | 362 | |
| 2010s | 297 | |
| 2020s | 35 |
What are good nicknames for Marcy?
What names sound and feel like Marcy?
Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Marcy also consider these