Marcella
Peaked at #155 nationally in 1922, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Marcella has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Marcella — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#155
in 1922
Current rank
#1055
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Marcella reached its peak popularity for girls in 1922, ranking #155 nationally with 1,537 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #1425 (2014) to #1055 (2024) — a 26% improvement.
As of 2024, Marcella ranks #1055 nationally for girls, with 236 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,055 | 236 |
| 2023 | #1,087 | 228 |
| 2022 | #1,137 | 215 |
| 2021 | #1,041 | 243 |
| 2020 | #1,038 | 243 |
| 2019 | #1,007 | 256 |
| 2018 | #1,088 | 231 |
| 2017 | #1,106 | 228 |
Marcella — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1669
in 1911
Last ranked
#7701
in 1987
Years tracked
36
1911–1987
Trend
Falling
Marcella was already at its most popular for boys in 1911 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #1669), with 6 babies given the name that year.
Marcella hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1987, when it stood at #7701.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | #7,701 | 5 |
| 1984 | #6,054 | 6 |
| 1980 | #6,882 | 5 |
| 1979 | #5,797 | 6 |
| 1972 | #5,470 | 5 |
| 1971 | #5,373 | 5 |
| 1968 | #3,976 | 6 |
| 1962 | #4,420 | 5 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Marcella most popular?
Marcella was most popular in 1922, when it ranked #155 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Marcella becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Marcella?
At least 65,559 babies have been recorded with the name Marcella in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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