Marcelle
4 countries#1876 in France, 2022Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Marcelle was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
229,293 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #1876 · peaked in 1920 with 8,626 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Pas-de-Calais, Rhône, Seine-Maritime
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
5,921 births recorded 1894–2025 · currently #6546 · peaked in 1920 with 183 births
Most common in: New York, California, Massachusetts, Louisiana, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
11 births recorded 1975–2000 · peaked in 1975 with 4 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
7 births recorded 1997–2000 · peaked in 1997 with 4 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
4 births recorded 1975–1975 · peaked in 1975 with 4 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Marcelle’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | #2456 | — |
| 1994 | #1807 | ↑649 |
| 1995 | #2260 | ↓453 |
| 2000 | #3958 | ↓1698 |
| 2004 | #3954 | ↑4 |
| 2005 | #3619 | ↑335 |
| 2006 | #4361 | ↓742 |
| 2009 | #5400 | ↓1039 |
| 2010 | #4938 | ↑462 |
| 2012 | #3358 | ↑1580 |
| 2013 | #2717 | ↑641 |
| 2014 | #3751 | ↓1034 |
| 2015 | #3672 | ↑79 |
| 2016 | #4034 | ↓362 |
| 2017 | #4016 | ↑18 |
| 2018 | #2688 | ↑1328 |
| 2019 | #1718 | ↑970 |
| 2020 | #2152 | ↓434 |
| 2021 | #2136 | ↑16 |
| 2022 | #1876 | ↑260 |
Frequently asked questions about Marcelle
Is Marcelle a popular name?
Yes — Marcelle currently ranks #1876 among girls’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Marcelle more common for boys or girls?
Marcelle is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official France birth data.
When was Marcelle most popular?
Marcelle peaked in 1920 in France, with 8,626 recorded births that year.
Is Marcelle rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Marcelle’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #10 in 1900 to #1876 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Marcelle?
At least 235,225 babies have been recorded with the name Marcelle across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Marcelle popular in more than one country?
Yes — Marcelle appears in official birth records in 4 countries: France, United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Marcelle?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Marcelle include Manuella, Marah, Margie.
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