Marcelle
Marcelle is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Dedicated to Mars or warlike.
Origin and history
Marcelle is a French feminine name derived from the Latin Marcellus, a diminutive of Marcus. Historically common in French-speaking regions, it saw moderate usage in the United States during the early-to-mid 20th century. Today, it remains a rare and vintage choice for parents seeking an understated classic French name.
Popularity in the United States
5,414 babies in the United States have been named Marcelle since 1880. It ranks #2341 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2030.
States where it is most popular
- NY (27.6 %)
- CA (16.2 %)
- MA (11.3 %)
- LA (8.1 %)
- TX (7.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 27 |
| 1900-1910 | 117 |
| 1910-1920 | 689 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,175 |
| 1930-1940 | 478 |
| 1940-1950 | 439 |
| 1950-1960 | 618 |
| 1960-1970 | 675 |
| 1970-1980 | 410 |
| 1980-1990 | 279 |
| 1990-2000 | 207 |
| 2000-2010 | 122 |
| 2010-2019 | 107 |
| 2020-2029 | 71 |
Famous people named Marcelle
- Marcelle Lender: actress, singer
- Marcelle Meyer: pianist
Nicknames
Marcy, Marcie, Cella
Fun facts
- Marcelle is the French feminine form of Marcellus, historically popular in France in the early 1900s.
- In the United States, Marcelle reached its highest popularity during the 1910s and 1920s.