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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: mar-seh-LEE-nah /mɑːrˈsɛlɪnə/
Origin: Latin; Spanish; Italian
Meaning: Latin: Little warrior; Spanish: Of Mars
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Marcelina has its roots in the Latin name Marcellinus, which is a diminutive form of Marcus, derived from the Latin word 'marcus' meaning 'hammer.' The name Marcellinus evolved through various linguistic transformations, eventually leading to the feminine form Marcelina in the Romance languages. It entered the English language primarily through the influence of Latin and the spread of Christianity, where many Latin names were adopted and adapted into vernacular forms during the medieval period.
Historically, the name Marcelina is associated with several notable figures, including saints and martyrs. One prominent example is Saint Marcellina, a 4th-century Christian saint and sister of Saint Ambrose, who played a significant role in the early Christian church.
Her veneration contributed to the name's recognition and use in Christian contexts, particularly in regions influenced by the Latin Church. The name appears in various hagiographies and ecclesiastical texts, which helped solidify its place in Christian tradition.
Culturally, Marcelina carries connotations of strength and resilience, reflective of its etymological roots linked to the word 'hammer.' The name has been embraced in various cultures, often symbolizing a connection to heritage and tradition. In some contexts, diminutive forms such as Marcy or Lina have emerged, reflecting affection and familiarity.
The enduring nature of the name Marcelina can be attributed to its historical significance and the cultural resonance it holds within communities that value its Christian and linguistic heritage.
Famous people named Marcelina
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Marcelina Zawadzka is a model and television presenter best known for Miss Polonia and her work on Polish television.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Marcelina was first seen in the United States in 1892.
Marcelina has ranked as high as #1298 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Arizona.
In the past 5 years the name Marcelina has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Marcelina is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Marcelina was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Marcelina (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 10 | |
| TX | 9 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Marcelina.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 62 |
| 2023 | 56 |
| 2022 | 44 |
| 2021 | 46 |
| 2020 | 28 |
| 2019 | 41 |
| 2018 | 31 |
| 2017 | 42 |
| 2016 | 36 |
| 2015 | 33 |
| 2014 | 36 |
| 2013 | 25 |
| 2012 | 26 |
| 2011 | 21 |
| 2010 | 35 |
| 2009 | 35 |
| 2008 | 37 |
| 2007 | 36 |
| 2006 | 34 |
| 2005 | 34 |
| 2004 | 28 |
| 2003 | 30 |
| 2002 | 31 |
| 2001 | 48 |
| 2000 | 40 |
| 1999 | 37 |
| 1998 | 37 |
| 1997 | 41 |
| 1996 | 33 |
| 1995 | 38 |
| 1994 | 40 |
| 1993 | 47 |
| 1992 | 30 |
| 1991 | 36 |
| 1990 | 40 |
| 1989 | 34 |
| 1988 | 30 |
| 1987 | 36 |
| 1986 | 26 |
| 1985 | 25 |
| 1984 | 29 |
| 1983 | 43 |
| 1982 | 32 |
| 1981 | 45 |
| 1980 | 37 |
| 1979 | 37 |
| 1978 | 34 |
| 1977 | 42 |
| 1976 | 18 |
| 1975 | 36 |
| 1974 | 38 |
| 1973 | 23 |
| 1972 | 20 |
| 1971 | 24 |
| 1970 | 22 |
| 1969 | 16 |
| 1968 | 15 |
| 1967 | 17 |
| 1966 | 24 |
| 1965 | 27 |
| 1964 | 24 |
| 1963 | 26 |
| 1962 | 11 |
| 1961 | 10 |
| 1960 | 23 |
| 1959 | 20 |
| 1958 | 13 |
| 1957 | 17 |
| 1956 | 16 |
| 1955 | 16 |
| 1954 | 13 |
| 1953 | 24 |
| 1952 | 14 |
| 1951 | 22 |
| 1950 | 13 |
| 1949 | 24 |
| 1948 | 29 |
| 1947 | 24 |
| 1946 | 19 |
| 1945 | 15 |
| 1944 | 23 |
| 1943 | 15 |
| 1942 | 18 |
| 1941 | 23 |
| 1940 | 22 |
| 1939 | 24 |
| 1938 | 25 |
| 1937 | 20 |
| 1936 | 33 |
| 1935 | 25 |
| 1934 | 54 |
| 1933 | 39 |
| 1932 | 34 |
| 1931 | 27 |
| 1930 | 39 |
| 1929 | 39 |
| 1928 | 37 |
| 1927 | 35 |
| 1926 | 43 |
| 1925 | 31 |
| 1924 | 42 |
| 1923 | 28 |
| 1922 | 19 |
| 1921 | 32 |
| 1920 | 26 |
| 1919 | 23 |
| 1918 | 21 |
| 1917 | 19 |
| 1916 | 20 |
| 1915 | 21 |
| 1914 | 23 |
| 1913 | 9 |
| 1912 | 5 |
| 1911 | 5 |
| 1909 | 5 |
| 1908 | 6 |
| 1907 | 6 |
| 1906 | 7 |
| 1905 | 6 |
| 1904 | 9 |
| 1902 | 5 |
| 1895 | 5 |
| 1894 | 7 |
| 1892 | 8 |