Find out how popular the first name March has been for the last 50 years (from 1975 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of March by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, March is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 57% of people named March being female.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name March.

The history of the first name March

The name March is an English given name derived from the Latin word "Martius," which referred to the first month of the Roman calendar and was named after the Roman god of war, Mars. The month was originally named after the god to honor him and ensure success in warfare during the upcoming campaigning season.

March was not widely used as a given name until the 19th century, when it gained popularity in English-speaking countries. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name March was in the United States, where March Hunking, a soldier in the American Revolutionary War, was born in 1754.

Another notable historical figure with the name March was March Chesterfield, an English poet and dramatist born in 1594. He was best known for his works "The Poor Scholar" and "The Tragedy of Sir Walter Raleigh."

In the 20th century, March Bloch, an American businessman and philanthropist, was born in 1905. He founded the Bloch Family Foundation, which supports various educational and cultural initiatives.

March Jacquet, a French jazz musician and bandleader, was born in 1917 and is considered a pioneer of the cool jazz movement. He is best known for his compositions "Gnu Anu" and "Groovin' Hard."

Another notable figure with the name March was March Fong Eu, an American politician who served as the Secretary of State of California from 1975 to 1994. She was the first woman to hold that position in California and played a significant role in promoting voting rights and election integrity.

While the name March is not as common as some other given names, it has been used throughout history and has a rich cultural and linguistic heritage that spans from ancient Roman mythology to modern-day English-speaking societies.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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