Marcelline Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Marcelline has its roots in Latin, derived from the name 'Marcellinus', which means 'warlike'. The name has evolved through various forms over the centuries. It is characterized by a sense of elegance and creativity. There is no significant biblical relevance associated with the name.
The name Marcelline is most popular in Ohio, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Marcelline has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast. Across generations, 'Marcelline' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1936th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1639th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3957th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 9746th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 20144th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 15602nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Marcelline' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Marcelline"
Pronunciation
/mɑːrˈsɛliːn/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Marcelline is derived from the Latin name 'Marcellinus', which is a diminutive form of 'Marcus', meaning 'warlike' or 'of Mars', the Roman god of war.
Meaning
Warlike
Language Evolution
Marcus, Marcellus, Marcellinus, Marcelline
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in French-speaking countries, as a feminine form of Marcellus.
Variants & Derivatives
Marcel, Marcellus, Marcella, Marcy
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Marcelline is viewed as a sophisticated and elegant name, often associated with creativity and artistic qualities.
Famous People
Marcelline Darche, Marcelline C. Lemaire
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Marcelline"
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 "Marcelline"
"Marcelline" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1936th of 9107 | 336 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1639th of 9204 | 435 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3957th of 12526 | 181 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 9746th of 19264 | 49 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 20144th of 27321 | 17 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 15602nd of 30306 | 50 |
Regional Popularity of "Marcelline" 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 "Marcelline" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
88.77% 1257th/1416 |
- | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
70.50% 1090th/1546 |
83.35% 1297th/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
100.00% 3483rd/3483 |
- | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Marcelline"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Marcelline" 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.