Total births
18
Boys' name · since 1988
Marcale
Since 1988, U.S. Social Security records show 18 babies named Marcale, peaking in 1988. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 18
- total births
- 1988–2005
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
Marcale sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 18 recorded since 1988.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Marcale has been recorded 18 times among boys since 1988, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1988 to 2005.
- 18 total births
- 1988–2005 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
18 boys have been named Marcale since 1988, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2005.
- 18
- total births
- 1988–2005
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Marcale was born in this single decade.
1988
Single peak year
7 babies were named Marcale in 1988 - its busiest year on record.
Marcale's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Marcale's SSA record in two at 1992 and the more recent half accounts for 61% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 39%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2005, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1988 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Marcale at a glance
Last recorded 2005Peak year
1988
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1988
Marcale popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1988–2005
- Peak year (1988)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 18 years of records
Marcale by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Marcale's strongest decade.
7 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Marcale births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
7 births
- 1990s
1990s
6 births
- 2000s
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 7 births (39% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Marcale? ▼
Since 1988, Social Security records show 18 babies named Marcale. The most recent recorded year was 2005. Its busiest year on record was 1988, with 7 births.
When was Marcale most popular? ▼
Marcale was most popular in the 1980s decade with 7 total births. The single peak year was 1988.
How long has the name Marcale been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Marcale since 1988 -- 18 years through the most recent 2005 data.
What names are similar to Marcale? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mark, Martin, Marvin, Marcus, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Marcale's data
- Marcale's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (7 total births) through the 2000s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Marcale
Nearby Names Like Marcale
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Marcale
Mark Boy
#244 1,362,176 births
Martin Boy
#307 315,561 births
Marvin Boy
#671 254,192 births
Marcus Boy
#256 241,657 births
Mario Boy
#398 151,310 births
Compare Marcale side by side: Marcale vs Mark Marcale vs Martin Marcale vs Marvin
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1988–2005 (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. "Marcale: Baby Name Since 1988 - 18 Births, Peak 1988." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/marcale. 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 Marcale 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.