Holding steady.
Popularity of Marcellene since 1920
Babies named Marcellene per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 46 |
| 1930s | 43 |
| 1940s | 13 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Marcellene is a rare French feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1920. Its peak usage occurred in 1929, after which it fell into obscurity. The trajectory is stable, meaning no recent revival is observed. As a name with origins in the Roman name Marcellus, it carries a subtle martial history. Today, it stands as an uncommon choice, largely unused, making it distinctive but dated.
Marcellene likely originated as a French feminine elaboration of Marcel, which is derived from the Latin Marcellus, a diminutive of Marcus. Marcus itself is connected to Mars, the Roman god of war. The name appears in U.S. records beginning in the 1920s, with infrequent use thereafter. It is considered a rare and dated name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Marcy, Lena
Variants: Marcelline, Marceline
Sibling names for Marcellene
Names that share Marcellene's style, for a brother or sister.
