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Marcetta

mahr-SET-uh /mɑrˈsɛtə/

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In short
Marcetta is a unique and charming name for baby girls, with Latin origins meaning "warlike" or "dedicated to Mars." Pronounced mahr-SET-uh (/mɑrˈsɛtə/), it offers historical significance and elegance.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1967 (#6,804)
Babies in 1967
5 (<0.01% of girls)
Peak
#4,725 in 1928
First recorded
1922

Meaning of Marcetta

Marcetta is a beautiful and unique name for baby girls. Its origin can be traced back to the Latin name Marcella, which means "warlike" or "dedicated to Mars," the Roman god of war. The name Marcetta has a charming and feminine quality to it. In terms of popularity, Marcetta had occasional occurrences in the United States throughout the 20th century. During the 1920s, it ranked within the top 5000 names for baby girls. Although less common today, Marcetta remains an appealing choice for parents who desire a name with historical significance and a touch of elegance. Variations of this name include Marcella.

How to pronounce Marcetta

English

Popularity of Marcetta in the U.S.

Marcetta was last recorded in the U.S. in 1967, ranked #6,804 with 5 babies. It peaked at #4,725 in 1928. It first appears in the records in 1922.

Bar and line chart: Marcetta in the U.S., 1922–1967. Bars: girls given the name each year, most 5 in 1922 and 5 in 1967. Line: rank among girl names, peak #4,725 in 1928, #6,804 in 1967.
  • Girls named Marcetta (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1922–1967. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1922⁠–⁠1967 4 rows
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
196756,804back
192854,725back
192455,061back
192255,009new

Notable people named Marcetta

  • Marcetta York Darensbourg is an American chemist known for pioneering research on catalysts that mimic enzymes involved in hydrogen metabolism.