Marceline Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Marceline is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Marceline?
Marceline is spelled M-A-R-C-E-L-I-N-E. The name has 9 letters.
Marceline at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Marceline is derived from the Latin name Marcellinus, which itself comes from Marcus, meaning “dedicated to Mars,” the Roman god of war.
- Origin
- Marceline may derive from the Latin Marcellinus, a diminutive form of Marcellus, linked to Roman naming traditions.
- Pronunciation
- mar-suh-LEEN · 3 syllables
Marceline Popularity in 2025
Rank#424
Recorded Births733
- Girls usage rose 82 places to #424 and recorded 126 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Marceline Mean?
Marceline is derived from the Latin name Marcellinus, which itself comes from Marcus, meaning “dedicated to Mars,” the Roman god of war.
Origin: Marceline may derive from the Latin Marcellinus, a diminutive form of Marcellus, linked to Roman naming traditions.
How Do You Pronounce Marceline?
Pronunciationmar-suh-LEEN
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Marceline?
- History
- Marceline has historical usage primarily in French-speaking regions, appearing as a given name since medieval times, though detailed records are limited.
Marceline Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1993 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 733 | #424 |
| 2024 | Girls | 607 | #506 |
| 2023 | Girls | 508 | #590 |
| 2022 | Girls | 431 | #677 |
| 2021 | Girls | 362 | #783 |
| 2020 | Girls | 263 | #968 |
| 2019 | Girls | 238 | #1,063 |
| 2018 | Girls | 179 | #1,279 |
| 2017 | Girls | 197 | #1,217 |
| 2016 | Girls | 148 | #1,523 |
| 2015 | Girls | 128 | #1,667 |
| 2014 | Girls | 143 | #1,526 |
| 2013 | Girls | 102 | #1,939 |
| 2012 | Girls | 48 | #3,364 |
| 2011 | Girls | 13 | #8,614 |
| 2010 | Girls | 6 | #14,959 |
| 2008 | Girls | 8 | #12,579 |
| 2007 | Girls | 5 | #17,636 |
| 2002 | Girls | 8 | #11,108 |
| 1999 | Girls | 6 | #12,688 |
| 1998 | Girls | 7 | #11,138 |
| 1996 | Girls | 7 | #10,567 |
| 1994 | Girls | 5 | #13,430 |
| 1993 | Girls | 6 | #11,780 |
When Was Marceline Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Girls
733 recorded births
National rank #424
2024 · Girls
607 recorded births
National rank #506
2023 · Girls
508 recorded births
National rank #590
2022 · Girls
431 recorded births
National rank #677
Where Marceline Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NM | #182 | 8 |
| OR | #207 | 17 |
| SD | #233 | 5 |
| NV | #235 | 11 |
| WA | #263 | 27 |
| MO | #265 | 23 |
| KS | #286 | 11 |
| AR | #301 | 10 |