Marcelina
Marcelina is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Dedicated to Mars; warlike or young warrior.
Origin and history
Marcelina is a feminine given name of Latin origin, derived as a diminutive of Marcella or Marcellus, which trace back to Mars, the Roman god of war. It has long-standing usage in Polish, Spanish, and Portuguese-speaking cultures. In the United States, it is a steady, relatively uncommon choice with a classic, international flair.
Popularity in the United States
3,419 babies in the United States have been named Marcelina since 1880. It ranks #3033 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1806.
States where it is most popular
- TX (49.2 %)
- CA (45 %)
- NM (3.3 %)
- IL (0.94 %)
- NY (0.63 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 20 |
| 1900-1910 | 44 |
| 1910-1920 | 146 |
| 1920-1930 | 332 |
| 1930-1940 | 320 |
| 1940-1950 | 212 |
| 1950-1960 | 168 |
| 1960-1970 | 193 |
| 1970-1980 | 294 |
| 1980-1990 | 337 |
| 1990-2000 | 379 |
| 2000-2010 | 353 |
| 2010-2019 | 326 |
| 2020-2029 | 295 |
Famous people named Marcelina
- Marcelina Zawadzka: Model, Television Presenter
- Marcelina Czartoryska: Pianist, Aristocrat
Nicknames
Marcy, Lina, Marce, Celina
Fun facts
- The name stems from Marcellinus, an ancient Roman family name derived from Mars.
- Saint Marcellina was a devout Roman noblewoman who took vows of virginity from Pope Liberius in the 4th century.