Marcelle Unisex
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmar-SELL / /mɑːrˈsɛl/French; Latin
Meaning
French: Little warrior; Latin: Warlike
Historical & Cultural Background
Marcelle is a French name derived from the Latin name Marcellus, which means 'little warrior.' It has been used in various cultures, particularly in France, where it is more commonly associated with females. The name has historical significance due to its connection to early Christian saints and martyrs. In modern times, Marcelle has seen varied popularity, often influenced by trends in naming conventions.
Trend Summary
Marcelle is relatively uncommon in the United States, with fluctuating popularity over the years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Marcel
- Marcella
International Variants
- Marcello (Italian)
- Marcellus (Latin)
- Marcela (Spanish)
Famous people named Marcelle
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Marcelle was first seen in the United States in 1919. Marcelle has ranked as high as #1065 nationally, which occurred in 1974, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Marcelle has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Marcelle (1947)
No state data available for this year.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1919 | 5 |
| 1920 | 6 |
| 1923 | 5 |
| 1929 | 6 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1961 | 7 |
| 1962 | 9 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1969 | 9 |
| 1970 | 16 |
| 1971 | 10 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1973 | 16 |
| 1974 | 17 |
| 1975 | 14 |
| 1976 | 10 |
| 1977 | 10 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 12 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 9 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 14 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 11 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 6 |