girl's name
Marcellene
mar-suh-LEEN (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 10
- Births on record 112
Marcellene is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1961 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1929, when 13 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1920.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Marcellene Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 46 |
| 1930s | 43 |
| 1940s | 13 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 5 |
How Popular Is Marcellene?
In 1961, Marcellene was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Marcellene
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Marcellene Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Marcellene over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Marcellene
- English mar-suh-LEEN
Sibling Names for Marcellene
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Marcellene — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Marcellene
How popular is the name Marcellene?
In 1961, Marcellene was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Marcellene a girl's or a boy's name?
Marcellene is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Marcellene?
Marcellene has 3 syllables.
When was Marcellene most popular?
Marcellene peaked in 1929, when 13 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.