Marci
Pronunciation: [ m-AHRS-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Marci first appeared in US Social Security records in 1971.
Over 11 babies have been named Marci in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marci is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,376 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,376
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Marci is also used as a girl name, ranked #4824.
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About the Name Marci
Marci is a boy name .
Is Marci a boy or girl name? Marci is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,376 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #4,824. Marci is more commonly used as a girl name.
Marci is currently ranked #28,376 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Marci include Mar, May, Maie, and Markins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Marci include Marcus, Marco, Marcelo, Marcos, Marcel . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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