How Many People Are Named Marcellina?

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

Marcellina
Very Rare
Italian

Marcellina, a very rare female name, is held by just 252 people in the US today, making up 1 in 1,311,426 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1976 with 20 births, and its usage has remained stable since then.

~252
Living in US
1 in 1,311,426
Americans
1976
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Marcella
🌐
Origin
Italian
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Determined Charismatic Thoughtful
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

5,365
Worldwide Bearers
#92,002
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
1,623
🇮🇹 Italy
1,544
🇮🇩 Indonesia
557
🇺🇸 United States
422
🇧🇷 Brazil
217
🇲🇼 Malawi
127
🇨🇩 DR Congo
82
🇱🇨 Saint Lucia
80
🇺🇬 Uganda
77
🇧🇪 Belgium
76

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
252 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 50
43
Would be under 30 (15%)
201
Would be 30–60 (69%)
48
Would be over 60 (16%)

All 292 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: 1976

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
73
Classic Feel
40
Modern Appeal
70
International
94

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

📜 Marcellina Through the Generations

Marcellina has seen a steady presence through the decades, with its peak occurring in 1976 when 20 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of those named Marcellina are aged between 30 and 60, indicating a generation that embraced the name during its heyday. With 292 total births recorded in the US throughout history, Marcellina remains a name that's both classic and modern, appealing to parents looking for something unique yet timeless.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Marcellina's Italian roots

📄 About the Name Marcellina

How Many People Have the Name Marcellina?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 252 people in the United States currently share the name Marcellina. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,311,426 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Marcellina a Common or Rare Name?

Marcellina 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 Marcellina Mean?

Marcellina means "creative variant of Marcella" and comes from Italian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Marcellina in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Marcellina Most Popular?

The name Marcellina reached peak popularity in 1976, with 20 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Marcellina?

Approximately 252 people named Marcellina live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 292. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,311,426 Americans.

Is Marcellina a rare name?

Marcellina is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,311,426 Americans has this name.

What does the name Marcellina mean?

Marcellina means "creative variant of Marcella" and comes from Italian origins.

Is Marcellina more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Marcellina are male and 100% are female.

When was Marcellina most popular?

Marcellina peaked in 1976 with 20 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US252
All-Time Births292
1 in X1 in 1,311,426
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age50
Peak Year1976
World Rank#92,002
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.