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Marsha
OriginVariation of Marcia, diminutive of Marcella
Meaning"warlike"
US Rank#7749
2025 SSA
About Marsha
Marcia is the most common version of this group of names in the U. S., now found more often among moms and grandmas than babies. Marsha was a Top 100 name in the 1950s, when Marcy was its common go-by name. A notable bearer is LGBTQ activist Marsha P. Johnson.
Pronounced MAR-shuh.
As of October 2026, Marsha ranked #7749 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #68 in 1950.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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Famous Marshas
- Marsha Mason
American actress
Marsha in pop culture
- Marsha
marshall character in "Roary the Racing Car"
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