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Marceline
GirlFrench, Latin· “from Marcellinus; little Marcus”
- Meaning
- from Marcellinus; little Marcus
- Origin
- French, Latin
- Pronunciation
- mahr-suh-LEEN
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #424
- US babies 2025
- 733
- Best rank
- #424 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Marceline
Marceline is a French and Latin name that means “from Marcellinus; little Marcus”.
Marceline is a French feminine name from the Latin Marcellinus, a diminutive of Marcellus, which in turn comes from Marcus. Marcus is usually linked to Mars, the Roman god of war. The poet Marceline Desbordes-Valmore, admired in nineteenth-century France, is one notable bearer, and Marceline the Vampire Queen of the animated series Adventure Time has given the name a newer audience. Pronounced mahr-suh-LEEN, it has an elegant, slightly vintage sound. Marcy, Celine and Lina are possible nicknames. Marceline suits parents who want a refined French name with classical roots.
Popularity over time
Marceline first appears in US Social Security records in 1891. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 17 different years, starting in 1924. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #424, and its highest count, 733 babies. Use has grown 473% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #1,096 in 1920, #2,397 in 1950, #7,146 in 1980, #16,244 in 2010, and #424 in 2025. Of the 6,738 US girls named Marceline since records began, 43% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 1,202 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Katalina, Nalani, Vienna, Lyra, and Emmy.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Marceline ranked highest in New Mexico, Oregon, and Nevada.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | #205 | 8 |
| Oregon | #215 | 17 |
| Nevada | #255 | 11 |
| South Dakota | #261 | 5 |
| Washington | #270 | 27 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Marceline is usually pronounced mahr-suh-LEEN, with three syllables. It has nine letters, starts with M and ends in “-ne”.
Middle names for Marceline
A few middle names that flow with Marceline: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Marceline
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Marceline mean?
Marceline is a French and Latin name that means “from Marcellinus; little Marcus”.
What is the origin of the name Marceline?
Marceline has French and Latin roots. Marceline is a French feminine name from the Latin Marcellinus, a diminutive of Marcellus, which in turn comes from Marcus.
Is Marceline a popular name?
Yes. Marceline ranked #424 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Marceline a boy or girl name?
Marceline is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Marceline?
Marceline is usually pronounced mahr-suh-LEEN. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings