Marchita
From Spanish, meaning "withered, faded, or dried up".
Name Census estimates that about 22 living Americans carry the first name Marchita. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Marchita today is around 73 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Marchita births was 1953 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Marchita. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Marchita is about 73 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Marchitas were born before 1963.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Marchita. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
22
~ 1 in 15,579,743 Americans
Peak year
1953
9 babies that year
Average age
73
years old
1969 SSA rank
#8,170
Tracked since 1933
Popularity
Marchita: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Marchita from the 1930s through to the 1960s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 14 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1950s peak, Marchita remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Marchita by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Marchita during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Marchita
Marchita is a feminine given name with origins tracing back to the Spanish language. It is derived from the Spanish verb "marchitar," which means "to wither" or "to fade." The name likely emerged during the medieval period in parts of the Iberian Peninsula, particularly in regions with a strong presence of Spanish and Portuguese influences.
The name Marchita may have been inspired by the natural world, possibly referring to the wilting or fading of flowers or plants. In Spanish literature and poetry, metaphors involving withering or fading were often used to symbolize the fleeting nature of beauty, youth, or life itself. As such, the name Marchita could have been bestowed upon a child as a reminder of the transient nature of existence or as a reflection of the parents' admiration for the ephemeral beauty of nature.
While there are no definitive records of the name appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, some of the earliest known references to individuals named Marchita can be found in historical documents from the 16th and 17th centuries in Spain and its colonies.
One notable figure bearing the name Marchita was Marchita de Jesús (1618-1688), a Spanish nun and mystic who lived in the Convent of the Immaculate Conception in Madrid. She was known for her spiritual writings and her devotion to the Eucharist.
Another individual of historical significance was Marchita Luisa de Paredes (1598-1668), a Spanish author and poet who wrote extensively on religious themes and was celebrated for her skill in poetic composition.
In the realm of art, Marchita García (1824-1898) was a renowned Spanish painter and portraitist who gained recognition for her depictions of aristocratic figures and members of the Spanish royal family during the 19th century.
Marchita Zambrano (1904-1991) was a prominent Spanish philosopher and essayist who made significant contributions to the fields of metaphysics, ethics, and political philosophy. Her works explored themes of exile, identity, and the human condition.
Lastly, Marchita Ortiz de Rozas (1879-1954) was a Chilean author and educator who played a pivotal role in the development of children's literature in her country. She wrote numerous books and stories aimed at promoting literacy and instilling moral values in young readers.
While these individuals represent a diverse range of historical periods and fields, they all shared the distinctive name Marchita, which carries a poetic and evocative meaning rooted in the Spanish language and cultural traditions.
People
Marchita + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Marchita as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Marchita: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Marchita?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 22 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Marchita going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 15,579,743 US residents.
Is Marchita a common name?
We classify Marchita as "Very Rare". It ranks above 41.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 39 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Marchita most popular?
The single biggest year for Marchita was 1953, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Marchita is about 73 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Marchita a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Marchita in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.