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How Many People Are Named Marsha?
Estimated people named Marsha living in the U.S. today
72,944
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 104,427
- Peak year: 1952 (5,590 births)
- Estimated living today: 72,944
Marsha by age group — who carries the name today?
Marsha popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Marsha
Marsha has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 104,427 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 72,944 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 4,686 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Marshas you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Marsha in the US?
An estimated 72,944 people named Marsha are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Marsha rare — about 1 in 4,686 Americans.
Is Marsha a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Marsha is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Marsha most popular?
Marsha peaked in 1952, when 5,590 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Marsha?
Marsha ranks #686 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 43 out of 100 (higher means rarer).