Gender: Female
Marcia Frederick is a retired American gymnast who was the first American woman to win a gold medal at the World Gymnastics Championships, on the uneven bars in Strasbourg, France, in 1978. After qualifying for the 1980 US Olympic team, she was among the favorites to win a medal in Moscow but did not compete because of the boycott of the 1980 Summer Olympics led by the United States. At the USGF International Invitational held in August 1980 in Hartford, Connecticut, for countries affected by the boycott, Frederick won the silver medal in the all-around competition, the gold on vault and bronze on uneven bars and balance beam. Years later, she was one of 461 athletes to receive a Congressional Gold Medal.
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On the name Marcia Frederick, Marcia means Warlike, From the God Mars, Dedicated to Mars, Protector of Man, Martial One, War Like, Defence, Of the Sea, Pr. Frederick means Peaceful Ruler, Elf, Magical Counsel.
The name Marcia Frederick is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Marcia is commonly found in Brazil, United States of America, Chile, and 81 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name Marcia is recorded 53,246 times globally, ranking it as the 1,242th most common name worldwide.
Marcia is most prevalent in Brazil, with 18,850 occurrences, making it the 45th most popular name in the country.
In Brazil, the name Marcia is found among 1 in every 43 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | #45 | 1 : 43 |
| United States of America | #569 | 1 : 181 |
| Chile | #194 | 1 : 105 |
| South Africa | #787 | 1 : 857 |
| Peru | #656 | 1 : 555 |
| Portugal | #196 | 1 : 101 |
| United Kingdom | #994 | 1 : 445 |
| Jamaica | #22 | 1 : 85 |
| Bolivia | #476 | 1 : 356 |
| Mexico | #1,507 | 1 : 1,020 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Marcia from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Marcia Frederick is a retired American gymnast who was the first American woman to win a gold medal at the World Gymnastics Championships, on the uneven bars in Strasbourg, France, in 1978. After qualifying for the 1980 US Olympic team, she was among the favorites to win a medal in Moscow but did not compete because of the boycott of the 1980 Summer Olympics led by the United States. At the USGF International Invitational held in August 1980 in Hartford, Connecticut, for countries affected by the boycott, Frederick won the silver medal in the all-around competition, the gold on vault and bronze on uneven bars and balance beam. Years later, she was one of 461 athletes to receive a Congressional Gold Medal.
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