Marcie is a feminine given name of Latin origin. It is derived from the Roman family name Marcus, which was used as an agnomen, or nickname, for someone with a physical characteristic resembling that of a Mars, the god of war in Roman mythology.
The name Marcie means "dedicated to Mars" or "warlike." According to some sources, it may also have the meaning "to dedicate, consecrate," as Mars was often considered a protector and guardian deity. The name has been used throughout history, with notable examples including Saint Marcella, an early Christian martyr, and Marcie Murtagh, an Australian swimmer who competed in the 1956 Summer Olympics.
The popularity of the name Marcie has varied over time and by region. In the United States, for example, it was most popular during the mid-20th century but has since become less common. Nevertheless, the name remains a classic choice among parents looking for a feminine given name with a strong Latin heritage.
In literature and media, the name Marcie has been used in various works throughout history. For instance, Marcie is the middle name of character Carrie Bradshaw from the popular television series "Sex and the City," as well as the name of a character in the 1980s teen comedy film "The Breakfast Club." These examples demonstrate how the name Marcie has been integrated into pop culture and continues to be recognized and associated with strong female characters.
The name Marcie has been given to babies born in the United States since at least 1897, with a total of 15,560 such births recorded up until the year 2023.
The number of births for this name fluctuated greatly over the years. In the early 1900s, it was quite uncommon, with fewer than 10 babies named Marcie each year from 1897 to 1922. However, starting in 1923, there was a significant increase in popularity, with 25 births recorded that year.
This trend continued throughout the 1920s and 1930s, reaching a peak of 43 births in 1943 during World War II. The popularity of the name Marcie seemed to decline after this point, but it remained relatively stable through the mid-20th century, with between 200 and 300 babies named Marcie each year from 1950 to 1970.
During the late 1970s and early 1980s, there was another spike in popularity for the name Marcie, reaching a high of 474 births in 1980. This trend continued into the mid-1980s but began to decline again afterwards.
In recent years, the name Marcie has become less common once more, with fewer than 35 babies named Marcie each year since 2000. Despite this decrease in popularity, it is still a name that continues to be given to babies born in the United States today, as evidenced by the 61 births recorded in 2023.
Overall, while the popularity of the name Marcie has varied over time, it remains a distinctive and historic choice for parents seeking a unique name for their child.