Marcella Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Marcella is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Marcella?
Marcella is spelled M-A-R-C-E-L-L-A. The name has 8 letters.
Marcella at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Marcella is derived as a feminine form of Marcellus, which relates to the Latin name Marcus.
- Origin
- Marcella is commonly associated with Latin origins, derived as a feminine form of Marcellus, a Roman family name.
- Pronunciation
- mar-SEL-uh · 3 syllables
Marcella Popularity in 2025
Rank#948
Recorded Births272
- Girls usage rose 104 places to #948 and recorded 35 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 Marcella Mean?
Marcella is derived as a feminine form of Marcellus, which relates to the Latin name Marcus.
Origin: Marcella is commonly associated with Latin origins, derived as a feminine form of Marcellus, a Roman family name.
How Do You Pronounce Marcella?
Pronunciationmar-SEL-uh
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Marcella?
- History
- Marcella has been used as a given name in Roman times and has persisted in various forms throughout European history.
Marcella Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 272 | #948 |
| 2024 | Girls | 237 | #1,052 |
| 2023 | Girls | 230 | #1,075 |
| 2022 | Girls | 216 | #1,132 |
| 2021 | Girls | 243 | #1,038 |
| 2020 | Girls | 243 | #1,031 |
| 2019 | Girls | 256 | #1,007 |
| 2018 | Girls | 231 | #1,089 |
| 2017 | Girls | 228 | #1,104 |
| 2016 | Girls | 196 | #1,241 |
| 2015 | Girls | 170 | #1,388 |
| 2014 | Girls | 160 | #1,422 |
| 2013 | Girls | 161 | #1,413 |
| 2012 | Girls | 168 | #1,384 |
| 2011 | Girls | 172 | #1,345 |
| 2010 | Girls | 155 | #1,456 |
| 2009 | Girls | 168 | #1,405 |
| 2008 | Girls | 186 | #1,325 |
| 2007 | Girls | 184 | #1,322 |
| 2006 | Girls | 194 | #1,240 |
| 2005 | Girls | 174 | #1,281 |
| 2004 | Girls | 195 | #1,162 |
| 2003 | Girls | 197 | #1,117 |
| 2002 | Girls | 230 | #964 |
When Was Marcella 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.
1922 · Girls
1,537 recorded births
National rank #155
1923 · Girls
1,503 recorded births
National rank #158
1921 · Girls
1,502 recorded births
National rank #159
1924 · Girls
1,476 recorded births
National rank #164
Where Marcella 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 |
|---|---|---|
| OH | #531 | 19 |
| NJ | #572 | 13 |
| KS | #578 | 5 |
| LA | #597 | 7 |
| IN | #611 | 10 |
| PA | #647 | 15 |
| WI | #700 | 6 |
| MI | #735 | 10 |