Boy nameCurrently #13,453 in the USRising
Marcelus
3 syllablesPeak year: 19968 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Marcelus's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Marcelus's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Marcelus |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 13 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1991 | 16 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 18 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 14 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 5 |
Marcelus through the decades
- Marcelus peaked in 1996, when 18 babies were named Marcelus in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2012–2024), use of Marcelus has fallen 25% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Marcelus currently ranks #13,453 in the US and is on the rise.