Marcella
How to say it: mar-SEL-uh · /mɑrˈsɛlə/
Feminine form of Marcellus, a Roman diminutive of Marcus, from Mars (god of war) or Latin 'mas' (male).
Marcella was the 679th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 272 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1920s, its births are up about 49% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #642 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #679 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 272 |
| Share of births | 1 in 8,125 |
| Peak decade | 1920s |
| Change over 10 years | +49% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #642 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,735 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Long ago in the 1920s Marcella enjoyed its greatest favor. Still present today far below that height, it seems ready to rise a bit.
What goes with it
Flowing and breathy over three syllables, Marcella feels ornate and warm. Cecelia matches its rhythm.
Parents who love Marcella also love
Nicknames
- Marcy
- Marci
- Ella
- Cella
Honouring a Marcella in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Marcella is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Italian.
In France: #1,735 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Marcella
- Marcella Bella (born 1952)Italian singer
- Marcella Liburd (born 1953)Kittitian politician
- Marcella Detroit (born 1959)American soprano vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Keep exploring
About as popular as Marcella
Find names you'll both love, starting with Marcella
The one-minute style quiz.