Marcelene
Marcelene is a girl baby name. Ranked #38,094 in the US, popular nicknames include Mar, May, and Marie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Marcelene first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 264 babies have been named Marcelene in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marcelene is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,094 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,094
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
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Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Marcelene
Marcelene is a girl name .
Marcelene is currently ranked #38,094 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Marcelene include Mar, May, Marie, and Marcie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Marcelene include Marceline, Marcella, Marcela, Marcelina, Marcie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis