How Many People Are Named Marcelle?

Complete statistics for the name Marcelle: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Marcelle
Very Rare
French

Marcelle, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 106,550 Americans today, making it truly unique among names. With only 3,097 people named Marcelle alive in the US, this name stands out for its scarcity. Interestingly, most Marcelles are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.

~894
Living in US
1 in 370,749
Americans
1920
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Marcel
🌐
Origin
French
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 33
Personality Traits
Refined Dignified Thoughtful
33
Life Path Number

Life-path number 33 suggests a destiny filled with spiritual growth and leadership.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

11,433
Worldwide Bearers
#8,665
Global Rank
🇪🇬 Egypt
1,627
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
1,503
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
1,291
🇨🇭 Switzerland
1,121
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
797
🇳🇱 Netherlands
766
🇦🇺 Australia
755
🇲🇱 Mali
608
🇲🇦 Morocco
300
🇬🇭 Ghana
281

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
452 (15%)
♀ Female
2,646 (85%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 75
508
Would be under 30 (9%)
1,383
Would be 30–60 (23%)
4,008
Would be over 60 (68%)

All 5,899 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1920

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
96
Classic Feel
97
Modern Appeal
3
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Marcelle Through the Generations

Marcelle has been a name that's seen its peak and now slowly declines, with its popularity peaking in 1920 when 183 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of those named Marcelle are over 60, with 4,008 individuals in this age group, compared to 508 under 30 and 1,383 aged between 30 and 60. This distribution paints a picture of a classic, old-school name that's cherished by older generations but less popular among younger ones.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 508
California 309
Massachusetts 209
Louisiana 150
Texas 133
New Hampshire 63
Illinois 60
Georgia 59
Pennsylvania 47
Arkansas 40

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Marcelle's French roots

📄 About the Name Marcelle

How Many People Have the Name Marcelle?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 894 people in the United States currently share the name Marcelle. That works out to roughly 1 in every 370,749 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Marcelle a Common or Rare Name?

Marcelle is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Marcelle Mean?

Marcelle means "creative variant of Marcel" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Marcelle in SSA data, approximately 15% are male and 85% are female.

When Was Marcelle Most Popular?

The name Marcelle reached peak popularity in 1920, with 183 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Marcelle?

Approximately 894 people named Marcelle live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 894. That works out to roughly 1 in 370,749 Americans.

Is Marcelle a rare name?

Marcelle is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 370,749 Americans has this name.

What does the name Marcelle mean?

Marcelle means "creative variant of Marcel" and comes from French origins.

Is Marcelle more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 15% of people named Marcelle are male and 85% are female.

When was Marcelle most popular?

Marcelle peaked in 1920 with 183 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US894
All-Time Births894
1 in X1 in 370,749
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age75
Peak Year1920
World Rank#8,665
Male %15%
Female %85%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.