Holding steady.
Popularity of Marcelline since 1900
Babies named Marcelline per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 21 |
| 1910s | 122 |
| 1920s | 293 |
| 1930s | 266 |
| 1940s | 132 |
| 1950s | 95 |
| 1960s | 51 |
| 1970s | 20 |
| 1980s | 23 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 32 |
| 2020s | 18 |
Meaning & origin
Marcelline is a French feminine form of the Roman name Marcellinus, ultimately derived from Marcellus, a name linked to the god Mars. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1900 and saw its peak usage in 1928, after which it declined and has not ranked in the top 1000 since. The name has maintained a stable, low-frequency presence, with no significant revival in recent decades. Its association with classical antiquity and French culture gives it a refined, somewhat literary feel.
Marcelline is the French feminine form of Marcellinus, itself a diminutive of the Roman name Marcellus. Marcellus, borne by several notable figures in ancient Rome, derives from Mars, the Roman god of war, giving the name a martial association. The name has been used in France since the Middle Ages and entered English-speaking countries in the 19th century.
“Marcelline” around the world
Where Marcelline lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Marcy, Celine, Marce
Variants: Marcellina, Marcellina, Marceline
Sibling names for Marcelline
Names that share Marcelline's style, for a brother or sister.
