Total births
150
Unisex name · since 1956
Marchella
Since 1956, U.S. Social Security records show 150 babies named Marchella, peaking in 1969. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 150
- total births
- 1956–2012
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
150 girls have been named Marchella since 1956, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Marchella has been recorded 150 times among girls since 1956, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1956 to 2012.
- 150 total births
- 1956–2012 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 34% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
150 girls have been named Marchella since 1956, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2012.
- 150
- total births
- 1956–2012
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Marchella was born in this single decade.
1969
Single peak year
11 babies were named Marchella in 1969 - its busiest year on record.
Marchella's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Marchella's SSA record in two at 1972 and the more recent half accounts for 44% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 56%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1957, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1969 peak of 11, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Marchella at a glance
Last recorded 2012Peak year
1969
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1956
Marchella popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1956–2012
- Peak year (1969)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 57 years of records
Marchella popularity over time - boys
14 total births recorded since 1981 (Marchella as boys' name)
Marchella by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Marchella's strongest decade.
51 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Marchella births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 19
1950s
19 births
- 1960s
1960s
51 births
- 1970s
1970s
37 births
- 1980s 10
1980s
10 births
- 1990s 13
1990s
13 births
- 2000s 10
2000s
10 births
- 2010s 10
2010s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 51 births (34% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Marchella? ▼
Since 1956, Social Security records show 150 babies named Marchella. The most recent recorded year was 2012. Its busiest year on record was 1969, with 11 births.
When was Marchella most popular? ▼
Marchella was most popular in the 1960s decade with 51 total births. The single peak year was 1969.
Is Marchella a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Marchella is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 150 births, and as a boy's name it has 14 births.
How long has the name Marchella been used? ▼
Records for Marchella go back to 1956, giving 57 years of history through 2012.
What names are similar to Marchella? ▼
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 Marchella's data
- Marchella's decade-level peak was the 1960s (51 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Marchella
Nearby Names Like Marchella
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Marchella
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 Marchella side by side: Marchella vs Mary Marchella vs Margaret Marchella vs Maria
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1956–2012 (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. "Marchella: Baby Name Since 1956 - 150 Births, Peak 1969." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/marchella. 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 Marchella 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 July 2026.