Marcella Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Marcella originates from Latin, meaning 'warlike', and evolved from the names Marcus and Marcellus. It is associated with traits of strength and resilience, and has biblical relevance through Saint Marcella of Rome. The name has seen periods of popularity, particularly in the early Christian era, and is perceived today as classic and elegant.
The name Marcella is most popular in New Mexico, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Marcella has been falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Marcella' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3562nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3764th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5014th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7011th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 13786th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 184th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 238th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 346th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 471st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 762nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1181st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1152nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Marcella' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Marcella"
Pronunciation
/mɑːrˈsɛl.ə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Marcella is derived from the Latin name 'Marcellus', which is a diminutive of 'Marcus', meaning 'warlike' or 'of Mars'.
Meaning
Warlike
Language Evolution
Marcus, Marcellus, Marcella
Historical Usage
Marcella gained popularity in the early Christian era, particularly due to Saint Marcella of Rome, who was known for her piety and charitable works.
Variants & Derivatives
Marcy, Marcel, Marcelle
Modern Popularity & Image
In contemporary times, Marcella is often viewed as a classic and elegant name, though it is less common than in previous centuries.
Famous People
Marcella Hazan, renowned chef and cookbook author, Marcella Althaus-Reid, theologian and feminist scholar
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Marcella"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Marcella"
"Marcella" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 3562nd of 7545 | 83 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 3764th of 6773 | 68 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 5014th of 7552 | 33 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 7011th of 10718 | 27 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 13786th of 16616 | 11 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 184th of 9107 | 20,885 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 238th of 9204 | 14,105 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 346th of 12526 | 12,627 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 471st of 19264 | 6,935 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 762nd of 27321 | 4,041 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1181st of 35406 | 3,124 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1152nd of 30306 | 2,567 |
Regional Popularity of "Marcella" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Marcella" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
6.85% 97th/1416 |
14.65% 202nd/1379 |
15.22% 360th/2366 |
18.74% 214th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
8.93% 138th/1546 |
14.65% 228th/1556 |
14.66% 345th/2353 |
15.64% 242nd/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
13.65% 304th/2227 |
13.46% 327th/2430 |
13.63% 389th/2853 |
11.32% 314th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
15.73% 462nd/2937 |
14.90% 519th/3483 |
15.80% 556th/3518 |
8.98% 363rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
21.82% 804th/3685 |
16.96% 759th/4475 |
19.35% 1005th/5194 |
9.43% 596th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
21.65% 992nd/4582 |
18.71% 966th/5164 |
22.15% 1620th/7313 |
15.64% 1167th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
20.36% 811th/3984 |
24.65% 1106th/4487 |
19.99% 1364th/6822 |
22.93% 1439th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Marcella"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Marcella" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.