Marcellus Name Popularity and Statistics
Marcellus is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Marcellus?
Marcellus is spelled M-A-R-C-E-L-L-U-S. The name has 9 letters.
Marcellus Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,054
Recorded Births208
- Boys usage fell 104 places to #1,054 and recorded 33 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Marcellus Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 208 | #1,054 |
| 2024 | Boys | 241 | #950 |
| 2023 | Boys | 271 | #868 |
| 2022 | Boys | 332 | #760 |
| 2021 | Boys | 351 | #732 |
| 2020 | Boys | 329 | #741 |
| 2019 | Boys | 234 | #930 |
| 2018 | Boys | 218 | #952 |
| 2017 | Boys | 181 | #1,081 |
| 2016 | Boys | 154 | #1,219 |
| 2015 | Boys | 147 | #1,239 |
| 2014 | Boys | 126 | #1,355 |
| 2013 | Boys | 80 | #1,794 |
| 2012 | Boys | 85 | #1,756 |
| 2011 | Boys | 87 | #1,703 |
| 2010 | Boys | 91 | #1,687 |
| 2009 | Boys | 99 | #1,604 |
| 2008 | Boys | 106 | #1,523 |
| 2007 | Boys | 92 | #1,658 |
| 2006 | Boys | 96 | #1,543 |
| 2005 | Boys | 106 | #1,402 |
| 2004 | Boys | 93 | #1,467 |
| 2003 | Boys | 114 | #1,262 |
| 2002 | Boys | 98 | #1,346 |
When Was Marcellus Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2021 · Boys
351 recorded births
National rank #732
2022 · Boys
332 recorded births
National rank #760
2020 · Boys
329 recorded births
National rank #741
2023 · Boys
271 recorded births
National rank #868
Where Marcellus Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| VA | #587 | 12 |
| MD | #634 | 7 |
| OH | #710 | 12 |
| IN | #711 | 8 |
| NC | #718 | 12 |
| GA | #792 | 11 |
| PA | #792 | 10 |
| WA | #801 | 7 |