Holding steady.
Popularity of Marcena since 1915
Babies named Marcena per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1959, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Marcena's real moment was 1935.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 15 |
| 1920s | 40 |
| 1930s | 39 |
| 1940s | 40 |
| 1950s | 45 |
| 1960s | 29 |
| 1970s | 19 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Marcena is a rare feminine name that saw its greatest use in the United States during the 1930s, reaching its peak in 1935. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1915, and while it has never ranked among the top 1,000 names, it has remained in sporadic use. The name's trajectory is stable, meaning its usage has neither sharply declined nor revived in recent decades. Marcena likely originated as a creative elaboration of the Marc- root, common in names like Marcella and Marcellus. Its similarity to Serena may have also influenced its formation. Without strong ties to a specific culture or language, Marcena remains a distinctive, though uncommon, choice.
Marcena is likely a feminine elaboration of Marc-, derived from the Roman name Marcellus, a diminutive of Marcus. It may also combine elements of Marcella and Serena. The name saw modest use in the United States during the early 20th century, peaking in popularity in the 1930s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Marcy, Cena, Marcie
Variants: Marcina, Marcenna
Sibling names for Marcena
Names that share Marcena's style, for a brother or sister.
