Girl · #6,567 in 2026

Marcellene

Name: Popularity of the name Marcellene in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Marcellene, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#6,567

Peak Rank

#2,437 (1929)

Total Babies

112

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1920

First Year

1961

Last Year

1929

Peak Year

#2437

Peak Rank

112

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Marcellene

Marcellene first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1920, with 6 babies given the name that year. The name hit its high-water mark in 1929: 13 births, good for #2,437 nationwide. The 1920s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 41% of all recorded Marcellenes. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 1961 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 112 Marcellenes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Marcellene

Phonetically similar names — useful when Marcellene is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Marcellin
Messaline
Marsili
Marsilea
Marcella
Marcello
Maryellen
Marsella
Marilyn
Marlene
Marsala
Marleen

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Marcellene

What does the name Marcellene mean?

Marcellene is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1920. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Marcellene in 2026?

In 2026, Marcellene ranks #6,567 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Marcellene most popular?

Marcellene reached its peak popularity in 1929, ranking #2,437 that year with 13 babies given the name.

Is Marcellene a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Marcellene is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Marcellene?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Marcellene include Tecora, Roselene, Erikka. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Marcellene

Marcellene is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1920 and has accumulated 112 births in the dataset. Marcellene's peak popularity came in 1929 when it ranked #2,437. Use the chart and map above to compare Marcellene's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.