Find out how popular the first name Marcelle has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Marcelle by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Marcelle is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 71% of people named Marcelle being female.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 10 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Marcelle.

The history of the first name Marcelle

The given name Marcelle has its origins in the Late Latin name Marcellus, which was derived from the Roman family name Marcellus. The name Marcellus is thought to have been a diminutive form of the name Marcus, meaning "dedicated to Mars," the Roman god of war.

Marcelle was initially more commonly used as a masculine name in its earlier forms, such as Marcellus and Marcel. The feminine form, Marcelle, gained popularity in France during the Middle Ages and was later adopted in other European countries.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Marcelle can be found in the medieval French epic poem "La Chanson de Roland" (The Song of Roland), which dates back to the 11th century. In the poem, a character named Marcelle is mentioned as a companion of the legendary knight Roland.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Marcelle. One of the most famous was Marcelle Nadia Ferrier (1909-1932), a French aviator who set several aviation records in the 1920s and 1930s. Another notable Marcelle was Marcelle Auclair (1899-1983), a French writer and feminist who wrote extensively on women's rights and social issues.

In the world of art, Marcelle Geber (1905-1985) was a French painter and sculptor known for her abstract expressionist works. Marcelle Crudère (1914-2004) was a French actress who appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout her career.

The name Marcelle has also been associated with religious figures, such as Marcelle Mallet (1805-1871), a French nun and founder of the Congregation of the Daughters of the Propagation of the Faith.

While the name Marcelle has its roots in French and Roman cultures, it has been adopted and used in various parts of the world, including other European countries, as well as in North and South America.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Marcelle was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Marcelle, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!