Boy · #5,484 in 2026

Marcius

Name: Popularity of the name Marcius in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Marcius, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#5,484

Peak Rank

#3,521 (1970)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1970

First Year

1983

Last Year

1970

Peak Year

#3521

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Marcius

Marcius first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1970, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1970, when 8 Marciuss were born — ranking #3,521 that year. As of 2026, Marcius ranks #5,484 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 14 Marciuss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Marcius

Phonetically similar names — useful when Marcius is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Macias
Marsyas
Marius
Marcellus
Morpheus
Marsalis
Morses
Martius
Marcus
Marcy
Markus
Marci

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Marcius

What does the name Marcius mean?

Marcius is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1970. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Marcius in 2026?

In 2026, Marcius ranks #5,484 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Marcius most popular?

Marcius reached its peak popularity in 1970, ranking #3,521 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Marcius a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Marcius is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Marcius?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Marcius include Royd, Regenald, Poul. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Marcius

Marcius is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1970 and has accumulated 14 births in the dataset. Marcius's peak popularity came in 1970 when it ranked #3,521. Use the chart and map above to compare Marcius's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.