Marcelle
Meaningof Mars · French
- US rank
- #6,546
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #532 in 1920
17 babies were named Marcelle in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,423 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1894–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Marcelle you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 94,340 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Marcelle, 17 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Marcelle would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMarcelle first shows up in US birth records in 1894, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 131 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1920, when it ranked #532. Today it's #6,546, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendMarcelle has climbed 1,423 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #6,546. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Boy or girlMarcelle is given to both boys and girls: 77% of the 22 babies named Marcelle in 2025 were girls. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn French, Marcelle means “of Mars”. Our records link it to French and Latin roots.
About the name Marcelle
Marcelle is a girl name of French and Latin origin meaning “of Mars”. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-lle”. US birth records list Marcelle for girls from 1894 to 2025, in 129 of those 132 years. Its best year was 1920, when it ranked #532 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #6,546, with 17 babies.
Origin:French namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 19 | 53,144 girls |
| 1900s | 40 | 25,164 girls |
| 1910s | 78 | 12,744 girls |
| 1920s | 98 | 10,217 girls |
| 1930s | 45 | 22,316 girls |
| 1940s | 30 | 33,135 girls |
| 1950s | 32 | 31,133 girls |
| 1960s | 37 | 26,925 girls |
| 1970s | 26 | 38,066 girls |
| 1980s | 16 | 61,200 girls |
| 1990s | 12 | 86,881 girls |
| 2000s | 6.6 | 151,057 girls |
| 2010s | 6.1 | 163,934 girls |
| 2020s | 7.3 | 136,674 girls |
Other spellings of Marcelle
More French girl names
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Girl name: Ellie · possibly light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
- Girl name: Eloise · possibly healthy, wide
Questions about the name Marcelle
What does the name Marcelle mean?
Marcelle means “of Mars” in French.
What is the origin of the name Marcelle?
Marcelle has French, Latin roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Marcelle a boy or girl name?
Marcelle is a girl name, though a few boys get it too.
How popular is the name Marcelle?
Marcelle ranked #6,546 for US girls in 2025, given to 17 babies. Its best year was 1920 (#532).