Marcelina Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Marcelina is a name of Latin origin, meaning 'little warrior'. It evolved from the Latin names Marcellus and Marcellinus. The name is often associated with strength and femininity. While it has no direct biblical relevance, it has historical significance and gained popularity in the 19th century. Today, it is seen as a classic name with a modern appeal, and notable bearers have contributed to its recognition.
The name Marcelina is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Marcelina has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Marcelina' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1602nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1467th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2607th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2744th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2999th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4048th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3799th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Marcelina' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Marcelina"
Pronunciation
/mɑːrˈsɛlɪnə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Marcelina is derived from the Latin name 'Marcellinus', which is a diminutive form of 'Marcellus'. The name 'Marcellus' itself comes from the Latin 'Marcus', meaning 'male, manly'.
Meaning
little warrior
Language Evolution
Marcellus, Marcellinus, Marcelina
Historical Usage
Marcelina gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries, due to its association with saints and religious figures.
Variants & Derivatives
Marcel, Marceline, Marcy
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Marcelina is viewed as a classic yet unique name, often associated with grace and strength. It maintains a certain charm and is appreciated for its historical roots.
Famous People
Marcelina Zawadzka, Polish model and beauty queen, Marcelina Szumer, Polish athlete
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Marcelina"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Marcelina"
"Marcelina" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1602nd of 9107 | 446 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1467th of 9204 | 512 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2607th of 12526 | 358 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2744th of 19264 | 430 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2999th of 27321 | 564 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4048th of 35406 | 550 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3799th of 30306 | 480 |
Regional Popularity of "Marcelina" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Marcelina" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
39.01% 923rd/2366 |
52.28% 597th/1142 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
39.06% 919th/2353 |
46.02% 712th/1547 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
50.23% 1433rd/2853 |
52.25% 1450th/2775 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 2937th/2937 |
87.88% 3061st/3483 |
59.21% 2083rd/3518 |
33.23% 1344th/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
46.28% 2404th/5194 |
27.94% 1765th/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
88.26% 4044th/4582 |
- |
53.82% 3936th/7313 |
36.78% 2745th/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
53.61% 3657th/6822 |
50.80% 3188th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Marcelina"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Marcelina" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.