Morticia is a unique and distinctive given name of Latin origin, derived from the Latin word 'mortuus', meaning dead. It was popularized by the Addams Family characters created by American cartoonist Charles Addams in the mid-20th century. Morticia Addams, the matriarch of the eccentric family, is portrayed as a tall, elegant woman with long black hair and pale skin. She is often seen wearing long, flowing gowns in dark colors, reflecting her gothic style. Despite its association with death and darkness, Morticia as a name has a certain elegance and mystique that sets it apart from more common names. It is often chosen by parents who wish to give their child a unique and memorable name with a touch of sophistication.
The name Morticia has seen varying popularity over the decades, with a notable spike in recent years. After a slow start with only nine births in 1965, it gained some traction with seven births in 1966 but then dipped to just five births in 1968. There was another increase to eleven births in 1971, followed by periods of fluctuation before stabilizing at five births per year between 1973 and 2014. Since then, there has been a significant resurgence, with the highest number of Morticia births occurring in 2020 (eighteen) and 2022 (thirteen). The total number of births over this period is 101.