Marcelina
Girl name · English · Latin · Polish · Slavic
Meaningdedicated to Mars · Polish form of Marcellina
- US rank
- #2,859
- Syllables
- 4
- Peak
- #938 in 1934
59 babies were named Marcelina in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,789 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1892–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Marcelina you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 27,248 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Marcelina, 59 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Marcelina would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMarcelina first shows up in US birth records in 1892, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 133 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1934, when it ranked #938. Today it's #2,859, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendMarcelina has climbed 1,789 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,859. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningMarcelina is a Polish form of Marcellina, which means “dedicated to Mars”. Our records link it to English, Latin and Polish roots.
About the name Marcelina
Marcelina is a girl name of English, Latin and Polish origin meaning “dedicated to Mars”. It has 9 letters and 4 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-ina”. US birth records list Marcelina for girls from 1892 to 2025, in 125 of those 134 years. Its best year was 1934, when it ranked #938 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #2,859, with 59 babies.
Origin:English namesLatin namesPolish namesSlavic names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 11 | 88,398 girls |
| 1900s | 15 | 68,027 girls |
| 1910s | 16 | 61,652 girls |
| 1920s | 28 | 35,907 girls |
| 1930s | 30 | 33,201 girls |
| 1940s | 15 | 67,659 girls |
| 1950s | 8.8 | 114,025 girls |
| 1960s | 11 | 93,809 girls |
| 1970s | 19 | 52,247 girls |
| 1980s | 20 | 50,839 girls |
| 1990s | 21 | 47,438 girls |
| 2000s | 19 | 52,274 girls |
| 2010s | 19 | 53,619 girls |
| 2020s | 30 | 32,967 girls |
Other spellings of Marcelina
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Questions about the name Marcelina
What does the name Marcelina mean?
Marcelina means “dedicated to Mars” in Polish, as a form of Marcellina.
What is the origin of the name Marcelina?
Marcelina has English, Latin, Polish, Slavic roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Marcelina a boy or girl name?
Marcelina is a girl name.
How popular is the name Marcelina?
Marcelina ranked #2,859 for US girls in 2025, given to 59 babies. Its best year was 1934 (#938).