Holding steady.
Popularity of Marsella since 1905
Babies named Marsella per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1990, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Marsella's real moment was 1905.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 19 |
| 1930s | 11 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 15 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 22 |
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 34 |
| 2000s | 19 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 14 |
Meaning & origin
Marsella is a rare feminine name first recorded in the United States in 1905, the year of its peak usage. Since then, it has remained extremely uncommon, with no recent births reported in the Social Security data through 2025. The name's trajectory has been stable but at very low numbers, never ranking in the top 1000. Its origins likely point to Italian or Spanish roots, possibly as a variant of the more familiar Marcella. While the name has not seen revivals, its soft sound and melodic ending may appeal to parents seeking a distinctive, vintage-inspired choice. With no top states associated, Marsella remains a hidden gem in American naming records.
Marsella is a feminine name of uncertain etymology. It may be a variant of Marcella, the feminine form of Marcellus, a Roman family name derived from Marcus, which is associated with the god Mars. Alternatively, it could be a diminutive form of Mars. Historically, the name has been used in Italian and Spanish-speaking regions, though it has never been common.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Marsi, Ella, Sella
Sibling names for Marsella
Names that share Marsella's style, for a brother or sister.
