Marcia, derived from Latin origins, is a classic and elegant female given name. It was popularized during the Roman Empire, where it was often used for girls born around the time of the Vestal Virgins, who were priestesses dedicated to the goddess Vesta. The name translates to 'dedicated to Mars,' the Roman god of war. Marcia is also a patronymic surname in some cultures, derived from the Latin masculine given name Marcus.
The name Marcia appears to have been quite popular during the early to mid 20th century, with a significant peak in popularity between 1942 and 1948, reaching as high as 14 births in 1948. However, its popularity declined thereafter, dropping below 10 births per year after 1956 and fluctuating between 5 to 8 births annually from 1970 onwards. Overall, Marcia was a popular name for girls over the span of these years with a total of 284 recorded births.