Marsha Runyon

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Marsha Runyon — English
121K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Marsha Runyon is a name that combines English origins. The first name Marsha is a feminine given name of English origin. Marsha is a variant spelling of Marcia. Notable people with the name include: Marsha Ambrosius (born 1977), former member of the English band duo Floetry Marsha Arzberger (born 1937), Democratic politician Marsha Barbour, first lady of the U.S. state of Mississippi from 2004 to 2012 Marsha Berzon (born 1945), federal appeals judge who has served on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals since 2000 Marsha Blackburn (born 1952), Tennessee politician Marsha Canham (born 1950), Canadian writer of historical romance novels Marsha Cheeks (born 1956), African-American politician from the U.S. The surname Runyon: The following people have the family name Runyon: Brenda Vineyard Runyon, founder of the first U.S. bank managed and directed entirely by women Brent Runyon, writer born in 1977 who is best known for The Burn Journals Damon Runyon (born Alfred Damon Runyan), hall-of-fame sports writer and short story writer Jennifer Runyon (1960–2026), American TV actress Marie M. Runyon (1915-2018), New York political activist, state assembly member 1975–1976 Marvin Travis Runyon, 20th-century American automotive executive and U.S. Marsha is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 121K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Marsha reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Marsha

English

Marsha is a variant spelling of Marcia. Notable people with the name include: Marsha Ambrosius (born 1977), former member of the English band duo Floetry Marsha Arzberger (born 1937), Democratic politician Marsha Barbour, first lady of the U.S. state of Mississippi from 2004 to 2012 Marsha Berzon (born 1945), federal appeals judge who has served on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals since 2000 Marsha Blackburn (born 1952), Tennessee politician Marsha Canham (born 1950), Canadian writer of historical romance novels Marsha Cheeks (born 1956), African-American politician from the U.S.

Surname: Runyon

English

The following people have the family name Runyon: Brenda Vineyard Runyon, founder of the first U.S. bank managed and directed entirely by women Brent Runyon, writer born in 1977 who is best known for The Burn Journals Damon Runyon (born Alfred Damon Runyan), hall-of-fame sports writer and short story writer Jennifer Runyon (1960–2026), American TV actress Marie M. Runyon (1915-2018), New York political activist, state assembly member 1975–1976 Marvin Travis Runyon, 20th-century American automotive executive and U.S.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Marsha is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Marsha by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Marsha Runyon

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Marsha Runyon:

5
Expression Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

11
Soul Urge Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Marsha?
The first name Marsha originates from English. Marsha is a variant spelling of Marcia. Notable people with the name include: Marsha Ambrosius (born 1977), former member of the English band duo Floetry Marsha Arzberger (born 1937), Democratic politician Marsha Barbour, first lady of the U.S. state of Mississippi from 2004 to 2012 Marsha Berzon (born 1945), federal appeals judge who has served on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals since 2000 Marsha Blackburn (born 1952), Tennessee politician Marsha Canham (born 1950), Canadian writer of historical romance novels Marsha Cheeks (born 1956), African-American politician from the U.S.
When was Marsha most popular?
The name Marsha reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Runyon?
The surname Runyon originates from English. The following people have the family name Runyon: Brenda Vineyard Runyon, founder of the first U.S. bank managed and directed entirely by women Brent Runyon, writer born in 1977 who is best known for The Burn Journals Damon Runyon (born Alfred Damon Runyan), hall-of-fame sports writer and short story writer Jennifer Runyon (1960–2026), American TV actress Marie M. Runyon (1915-2018), New York political activist, state assembly member 1975–1976 Marvin Travis Runyon, 20th-century American automotive executive and U.S.
How common is the surname Runyon?
The surname Runyon is shared by approximately 9K people worldwide.
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