girl's name
Marcena
mar-SEE-nuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 227
Marcena is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1979 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 1959, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1915.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Marcena Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 15 |
| 1920s | 40 |
| 1930s | 39 |
| 1940s | 40 |
| 1950s | 45 |
| 1960s | 29 |
| 1970s | 19 |
How Popular Is Marcena?
In 1979, Marcena 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 Marcena
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Marcena Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Marcena over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Marcena
- English mar-SEE-nuh
Sibling Names for Marcena
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Marcena — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Marcena
How popular is the name Marcena?
In 1979, Marcena 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 Marcena a girl's or a boy's name?
Marcena is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Marcena?
Marcena has 3 syllables.
When was Marcena most popular?
Marcena peaked in 1959, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.