Marceline
Marceline is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Dedicated to Mars or warlike.
Origin and history
Marceline is a French feminine name derived from the Latin Marcellina, ultimately stemming from the Roman family name Marcellus. It experienced a notable resurgence in the United States during the 2010s and 2020s, influenced in part by popular culture and a revival of vintage names. The name carries a classic, elegant tone while maintaining modern appeal.
Popularity in the United States
6,738 babies in the United States have been named Marceline since 1880. It ranks #2058 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #595.
States where it is most popular
- TX (14.1 %)
- CA (13.8 %)
- MI (5 %)
- OH (4.7 %)
- IL (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 20 |
| 1900-1910 | 67 |
| 1910-1920 | 282 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,050 |
| 1930-1940 | 535 |
| 1940-1950 | 185 |
| 1950-1960 | 164 |
| 1960-1970 | 116 |
| 1970-1980 | 82 |
| 1980-1990 | 70 |
| 1990-2000 | 40 |
| 2000-2010 | 21 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,202 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,904 |
Famous people named Marceline
- Marceline Loridan-Ivens: Author, Film Director
- Marceline Day: Actress
Nicknames
Marcy, Marcie, Marci, Marce
Fun facts
- Marceline, Missouri was the childhood hometown of Walt Disney and served as the primary inspiration for Main Street, U.S.A. at Disney parks.
- The name gained significant contemporary visibility through the popular animated character Marceline the Vampire Queen from Adventure Time.
- It traces back to the ancient Roman cognomen Marcellus, a diminutive of Marcus referring to the Roman god of war, Mars.