The nameMarcelline

Marcelline is the French form of Marcellina.

Meaning

Marcelline comes from Marcellus, a diminutive of Marcus, linked to Mars.

Origin

French, from Latin.

History

In the United States Marcelline reached 1022nd place in 1928.

Popularity of the name Marcelline

Marcelline in the United States

11464thmost popular girls' name in the United States in 2024
1928peak year (54 births)
1,073babies named Marcelline in the United States since 1880
02754 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Marcelline was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 293 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Marcelline. Its rise began around 1907, and it peaked in 1928. Half of all babies named Marcelline in the United States were born before 1932, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.

Marcelline in France

1909peak year (255 births)
8,810babies named Marcelline in France since 1900
0128255 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Marcelline was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 2,230 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Marcelline. Half of all babies named Marcelline in France were born before 1923, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Marcelline mean?

Marcelline comes from Marcellus, a diminutive of Marcus, linked to Mars.

What is the origin of the name Marcelline?

French, from Latin.

Is Marcelline a girl's or a boy's name?

Marcelline is a girl's name.

How popular is the name Marcelline?

In 2024, Marcelline was the 11464th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 8 births.

What are the variants of the name Marcelline?

Variants and related names of Marcelline include Marcel and Marcus.