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Marcelina

♀ Girl

Pronounced mar-tseh-LEE-na /mar.t͡sɛ.ˈli.na/Medium

Meaning: Bane, ruinMedium

In 30 seconds: Marcelina is a Polish name glossed as 'bane, ruin,' a long and ornate feminine form in the Marcel- family.
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Origin MediumPolish, Spanish, Portuguese
MeaningBane, ruin
U.S. rank (2025)#2882 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births59 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,419

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202418922025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Marcelina is the Polish feminine of the Marcel- line, here given the meaning 'bane, ruin.' Its variations spread across languages, from Marcellina to the French Marceline and the trimmed Celine.

The name has a flowing four-syllable shape that pairs naturally with shorter nicknames drawn from its own variants. Marcelina Zawadzka is a real bearer recorded for the name.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Marcelina is 'bane, ruin', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Marcelina — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

MarcellinaCelineMarcelynSelinaMarceline

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Marcelina Zawadzka (1989–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Marcelina…

Marceline— The French form of Marcelina recorded among its variations.
Celine— A short form tied to Marcelina in the data, drawn from its middle.
Selina— A listed variation sharing Marcelina's softer central sound.
Ariadna— a similarly popular pick
Josefina— echoes that soft -na sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Marcelina mean?

Marcelina is usually explained as meaning 'bane, ruin' and is most often linked with Polish tradition.

How do you pronounce Marcelina?

It's commonly said mar-tseh-LEE-na /mar.t͡sɛ.ˈli.na/.

Is Marcelina a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Marcelina is used as a girl name.

How popular is Marcelina?

In 2024, Marcelina ranked #2757 in the U.S. for girls, with 62 births recorded.

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