Marcelus Name Popularity and Statistics
Marcelus 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 Marcelus?
Marcelus is spelled M-A-R-C-E-L-U-S. The name has 8 letters.
Marcelus Popularity in 2024
Rank#12,349
Recorded Births5
- Boys usage fell 5,060 places to #12,349 and recorded 6 fewer births compared with 2023.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Marcelus Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1994 through 2024. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Boys | 5 | #12,349 |
| 2023 | Boys | 11 | #7,289 |
| 2021 | Boys | 9 | #8,166 |
| 2020 | Boys | 7 | #9,554 |
| 2019 | Boys | 5 | #12,145 |
| 2018 | Boys | 9 | #8,154 |
| 2017 | Boys | 5 | #12,246 |
| 2014 | Boys | 5 | #12,108 |
| 2013 | Boys | 7 | #9,655 |
| 2012 | Boys | 6 | #10,770 |
| 2011 | Boys | 9 | #8,079 |
| 2010 | Boys | 7 | #9,693 |
| 2008 | Boys | 6 | #11,037 |
| 2006 | Boys | 10 | #7,427 |
| 2005 | Boys | 14 | #5,578 |
| 2004 | Boys | 9 | #7,536 |
| 2003 | Boys | 6 | #9,581 |
| 2002 | Boys | 10 | #6,522 |
| 2001 | Boys | 9 | #6,935 |
| 1998 | Boys | 12 | #5,159 |
| 1997 | Boys | 9 | #6,100 |
| 1996 | Boys | 18 | #3,678 |
| 1995 | Boys | 9 | #5,928 |
| 1994 | Boys | 9 | #5,868 |
When Was Marcelus 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.
1996 · Boys
18 recorded births
National rank #3,678
1991 · Boys
16 recorded births
National rank #3,636
2005 · Boys
14 recorded births
National rank #5,578
1989 · Boys
13 recorded births
National rank #4,017
Where Marcelus Ranked Highest in 1996
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #2,103 | 5 |