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Marsha
OriginVariation of Marcia, diminutive of Marcella
Meaning"warlike"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · girls#7749
2025 SSA
US rank · boysUnranked
Below 5 births
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.
Marsha is also given to boys.
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
Girls #4,764
Boys #4,746
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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- Marsha MasonGirl
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Marsha in pop culture
- MarshaGirl
marshall character in "Roary the Racing Car"
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