Holding steady.
Popularity of Marzelle since 1915
Babies named Marzelle per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 25 |
| 1920s | 68 |
| 1930s | 16 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Marzelle is a rare feminine name that saw its peak usage in the 1920s, with 1920 being its peak year in U.S. Social Security records. The name first recorded in 1915 and has since become virtually unused, with no births recorded in recent years. Its trajectory is stable, meaning it has not experienced a revival. As a variant of Marcelle, it shares the French and Latin origins of the masculine Marcel, ultimately stemming from the Roman name Marcellus. Despite its obscurity, Marzelle carries a classic, vintage charm reminiscent of early 20th-century French names.
Marzelle is a rare feminine name likely originating as a variant of Marcelle, the French feminine form of Marcel. Marcel itself derives from the Latin Marcellus, a diminutive of Marcus, which is traditionally associated with the Roman god Mars, thus carrying the meaning 'dedicated to Mars'. The name appears occasionally in the early 20th century, with its peak usage in the 1920s, but has since become extremely uncommon.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Marzi, Zelle
Variants: Marcelle, Marselle
Sibling names for Marzelle
Names that share Marzelle's style, for a brother or sister.
