Girl · #8,561 in 2026

Marsi

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

The Marsi were an Italic people of ancient Italy, whose chief centre was Marruvium, on the eastern shore of Lake Fucinus. The area in which they lived is now called Marsica. They originally spoke a language now termed Marsian which is attested by several inscriptions.

Current Rank

#8,561

Peak Rank

#3,789 (1968)

Total Babies

123

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1957

First Year

1978

Last Year

1968

Peak Year

#3789

Peak Rank

123

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Marsi

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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Origin & history

The Marsi were first mentioned as members of a confederacy with the Vestini , Paeligni and Marrucini . They joined the Samnites in 308 BC, and, on their submission, became allies of Rome in 304 BC. After a short-lived revolt two years later, for which they were punished by the loss of territory, they were readmitted to the Roman alliance and remained faithful down to the Social War , their contingent being always regarded as the flower of the Italian forces. The Latin colony of Alba Fucens near the northwest corner of the lake was founded in the adjoining Aequian territory in 303 BC so that, f

The Story of Marsi

Marsi first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1957, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1968, when 13 Marsis were born — ranking #3,789 that year. As of 2026, Marsi ranks #8,561 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 123 Marsis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Marsi

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

Marcy
Marci
Marsee
Marseille
Marseilles
Marceau
Marsa
Marso
Morceau
Morsa
Mercy
Mari

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Marsi

What does the name Marsi mean?

How popular is Marsi in 2026?

In 2026, Marsi ranks #8,561 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Marsi most popular?

Marsi reached its peak popularity in 1968, ranking #3,789 that year with 13 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Marsi most popular?

Marsi has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Marsi.

Is Marsi a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Marsi?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Marsi include Fernando, Sun, Jamesina. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Marsi

Marsi is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1957 and has accumulated 123 births in the dataset. Marsi's peak popularity came in 1968 when it ranked #3,789. Use the chart and map above to compare Marsi'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.