Marcelia
girl nameMarcelia entered the US charts in 1920, peaked at #4028 in 1925, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1920–2025
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rank today
#4028
peak (1925)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4402 |
| 1930s | #4342 |
| 1940s | #4554 |
| 1950s | #5050 |
| 1960s | #6465 |
| 1970s | #7522 |
| 1980s | #8643 |
| 1990s | #12102 |
| 2000s | #13154 |
| 2010s | #16764 |
| 2020s | #15088 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Marcelia are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Marcelia alive today was born around 1965, making them about 60 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Marcelia in 2025?
- Marcelia is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Marcelia most popular?
- Marcelia peaked in 1925, reaching #4028 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Marcelia with classmates?
- Marcelia will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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