Find out how popular the first name Marcie has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Marcie by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Marcie is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 61 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Marcie.

The history of the first name Marcie

The name Marcie originated as a diminutive form of the French name Marcelle, which itself derives from the Latin name Marcellus. Marcellus was a Roman family name related to the god Mars, the Roman god of war. The name first emerged during the Roman Republic and Roman Empire periods, being borne by several notable Romans such as Marcus Claudius Marcellus, a celebrated Roman consul and military leader during the Second Punic War.

In the Middle Ages, the name Marcelle gained popularity in France, particularly among the nobility. One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name Marcie was Marcie de Laon, a French noblewoman who lived in the 12th century. She was known for her involvement in the court of King Philip II of France.

During the Renaissance, the name Marcie continued to be used, albeit less frequently than Marcelle. One notable figure was Marcie de Villiers, a French poet and writer who lived in the 16th century. She was renowned for her elegant verse and her literary salon in Paris, which attracted many intellectuals of the time.

In the 17th century, the name Marcie gained some prominence in England, likely due to the influence of French culture. Marcie Cavendish, an English aristocrat and writer, was born in 1623 and is remembered for her poetic works and her involvement in the literary circles of the time.

Moving into the 19th century, Marcie became more widely used as a first name, particularly in the United States. One notable bearer was Marcie Benton Cooke, an American writer and educator who lived from 1855 to 1935. She was a prominent figure in the women's suffrage movement and worked tirelessly for educational reform.

Another famous Marcie was Marcie Muir, an American actress and vaudeville performer who was born in 1878. She gained fame on the vaudeville circuit in the early 20th century and later appeared in several Hollywood films.

In more recent history, Marcie Rendon, an American author and playwright of White Earth Anishinaabe descent, has gained recognition for her works exploring Native American themes and experiences. Born in 1952, she has written several acclaimed novels and plays.

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