Total births
1,282
Girls' name · since 1915
Marcene
Since 1915, U.S. Social Security records show 1,282 babies named Marcene, peaking in 1946. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,282
- total births
- 1915–1979
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
Marcene sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,282 recorded since 1915.
Social Security Administration records show Marcene recorded 1,282 times among girls since 1915, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1940s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 1979.
- 1,282 total births
- 1915–1979 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 22% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,282 girls have been named Marcene since 1915, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1979.
- 1,282
- total births
- 1915–1979
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Marcene was born in this single decade.
1946
Single peak year
43 babies were named Marcene in 1946 - its busiest year on record.
Marcene's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Marcene splits its recorded history at 1947: 44% of all births land in the more recent half, 56% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1915 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1946 peak of 43 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Marcene at a glance
Last recorded 1979Peak year
1946
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Marcene popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–1979
- Peak year (1946)
- 43
- Annual births at peak, across 65 years of records
Marcene by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Marcene's strongest decade.
285 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Marcene births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 23
1910s
23 births
- 1920s
1920s
250 births
- 1930s
1930s
253 births
- 1940s
1940s
285 births
- 1950s
1950s
273 births
- 1960s
1960s
142 births
- 1970s 56
1970s
56 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 285 births (22% of all-time use).
How Marcene compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Marcene's total volume
Marcene vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Marcene by state
Where Marcene concentrates geographically, total births since 1915
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Iowa | | 43 | 3.4% |
| #2 | Minnesota | | 27 | 2.1% |
| #3 | South Dakota | | 19 | 1.5% |
| #4 | California | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #6 | Oklahoma | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.4% |
Iowa share of Marcene's total US births 3.4%
Even split
43 of 1,282 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Marcene? ▼
Marcene has been given to 1,282 babies in the U.S. since 1915, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1979. 43 babies were born in 1946, its single highest year.
When was Marcene most popular? ▼
Marcene was most popular in the 1940s decade with 285 total births. The single peak year was 1946.
Where is Marcene most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Marcene are Iowa (43 births), Minnesota (27 births), South Dakota (19 births).
How long has the name Marcene been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Marcene since 1915 -- 65 years through the most recent 1979 data.
What names are similar to Marcene? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mary, Margaret, Maria, Martha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Marcene's data
- Marcene's decade-level peak was the 1940s (285 total births); usage has since declined to 56 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Iowa records the most Marcenes (43 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Iowa names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Marcene
Nearby Names Like Marcene
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Marcene
Mary Girl
#131 4,141,481 births
Margaret Girl
#119 1,264,774 births
Maria Girl
#74 566,111 births
Martha Girl
#666 551,741 births
Marie Girl
#632 540,077 births
Compare Marcene side by side: Marcene vs Mary Marcene vs Margaret Marcene vs Maria
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1915–1979 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Marcene: Baby Name Since 1915 - 1,282 Births, Peak 1946." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/marcene. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Marcene draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.