Holding steady.
Popularity of Mardelle since 1912
Babies named Mardelle per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 125 |
| 1920s | 300 |
| 1930s | 233 |
| 1940s | 182 |
| 1950s | 81 |
| 1960s | 32 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Mardelle is a rare feminine name with an uncertain origin, first recorded in the United States in 1912. It reached its highest level of popularity in 1922, during a period when similar sounding names like Mardell and Marielle were also in use. Despite its mid-century usage, the name has not seen a revival and remains uncommon today, not appearing in recent popularity rankings. Its trajectory is stable, indicating very low but consistent usage over time. While exact top states are not available from historical data, the name appears to have been used primarily in the United States.
Mardelle first appeared in the United States in the early 20th century, likely as a modern coinage combining elements of the name Mary or the suffix '-elle' with the syllable 'mar-'. It may have been influenced by the similar-sounding name Mardel, itself a variant of Mardell. The name saw modest use in the 1920s, peaking in 1922, but has since become rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mardy, Dell, Elle
Variants: Mardell
Sibling names for Mardelle
Names that share Mardelle's style, for a brother or sister.
