Marcella
Every Marcella since 1880 — 65,836 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Marcella
Marcella is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #948 in 2025 with 272 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 65,836 American babies have been named Marcella. Its peak came in 1922, when 1,542 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Marcella stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Marcella year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 272 | #948 | — | — |
| 2024 | 237 | #1,054 | — | — |
| 2023 | 230 | #1,077 | — | — |
| 2022 | 216 | #1,134 | — | — |
| 2021 | 243 | #1,041 | — | — |
| 2020 | 243 | #1,038 | — | — |
| 2019 | 256 | #1,008 | — | — |
| 2018 | 231 | #1,089 | — | — |
| 2017 | 228 | #1,106 | — | — |
| 2016 | 196 | #1,249 | — | — |
| 2015 | 170 | #1,392 | — | — |
| 2014 | 160 | #1,425 | — | — |
| 2013 | 161 | #1,418 | — | — |
| 2012 | 168 | #1,388 | — | — |
| 2011 | 172 | #1,346 | — | — |
| 2010 | 155 | #1,463 | — | — |
| 2009 | 168 | #1,407 | — | — |
| 2008 | 186 | #1,327 | — | — |
| 2007 | 184 | #1,324 | — | — |
| 2006 | 194 | #1,246 | — | — |
| 2005 | 174 | #1,286 | — | — |
| 2004 | 195 | #1,164 | — | — |
| 2003 | 197 | #1,120 | — | — |
| 2002 | 230 | #966 | — | — |
| 2001 | 200 | #1,065 | — | — |
| 2000 | 206 | #1,026 | — | — |
| 1995 | 197 | #956 | — | — |
| 1990 | 272 | #759 | — | — |
| 1985 | 240 | #718 | — | — |
| 1980 | 356 | #531 | 5 | #6,882 |
| 1975 | 385 | #477 | — | — |
| 1970 | 511 | #430 | — | — |
| 1965 | 587 | #376 | — | — |
| 1960 | 628 | #379 | — | — |
| 1955 | 650 | #334 | — | — |
| 1950 | 673 | #300 | — | — |
| 1945 | 587 | #287 | 5 | #3,604 |
| 1940 | 715 | #237 | — | — |
| 1935 | 737 | #228 | 6 | #3,505 |
| 1930 | 1,035 | #186 | 10 | #2,719 |
| 1925 | 1,407 | #167 | 6 | #4,019 |
| 1920 | 1,404 | #161 | — | — |
| 1915 | 905 | #186 | — | — |
| 1910 | 295 | #219 | — | — |
| 1905 | 175 | #239 | — | — |
| 1900 | 125 | #296 | — | — |
| 1895 | 71 | #338 | — | — |
| 1890 | 43 | #382 | — | — |
| 1885 | 27 | #399 | — | — |
| 1880 | 14 | #461 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Marcella in 2025?
Marcella ranked #948 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 272 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Marcella?
65,836 babies have been named Marcella in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Marcella most popular?
Marcella peaked in 1922, when 1,542 newborns received the name.
Is Marcella a boy or girl name?
Marcella is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Marcella rising or falling?
Marcella is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.