girl's name
Marcellia
mar-SEL-ee-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 4
- Letters 9
- Births on record 57
Marcellia is a girl's name with 4 syllables. In 1974 it was given to 6 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 1924, when 6 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1924.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Marcellia Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 6 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 15 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 6 |
How Popular Is Marcellia?
In 1974, Marcellia was given to 6 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.
Where Marcellia Is Used
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 Marcellia
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Marcellia Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Marcellia over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Marcellia
- English mar-SEL-ee-uh
Sibling Names for Marcellia
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Marcellia — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Marcellia
How popular is the name Marcellia?
In 1974, Marcellia was given to 6 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 Marcellia a girl's or a boy's name?
Marcellia is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Marcellia?
Marcellia has 4 syllables.
When was Marcellia most popular?
Marcellia peaked in 1924, when 6 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.