How popular is the name Marcella in 2025?

Marcella is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Marcella most popular?

Marcella peaked in 1911, reaching #1537 among US boy names.

Marcella will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Marcella entered the US charts in 1911, peaked at #1537 in 1911, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#1537

peak (1911)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Marcella are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Marcella alive today was born around 1930, making them about 95 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Marcella in 2025?: Marcella is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Marcella most popular?: Marcella peaked in 1911, reaching #1537 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Marcella with classmates?: Marcella will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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