Total births
7,476
Boys' name · since 1888
Marcelino
7,476 babies named Marcelino in U.S. Social Security records since 1888, with the highest year being 2006. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #1643
- among boys today
- 7,476
- born since 1888
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 89%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Marcelino is the #1643 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 7,476 recorded since 1888.
Social Security Administration records show Marcelino recorded 7,476 times among boys since 1888, holding rank #1643 nationally today, ahead of 89% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1888 to 2025.
- #1643 among boys today
- 7,476 born since 1888
- 2000s peak decade
- 89% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Marcelino is currently the #1643 boys' name in America, more common than 89% of boys - 7,476 born since 1888, peaking in the 2000s.
- #1643
- among boys today
- 7,476
- born since 1888
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 89%
- more common than other boys
Marcelino vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1643
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 89% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
14% of everyone ever named Marcelino was born in this single decade.
2006
Single peak year
130 babies were named Marcelino in 2006 - its busiest year on record.
How Marcelino compares
7,476 Top 10% higher than 90% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Marcelino's all-time total is 20x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Marcelino | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 7,476 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 130 | 23 | 22,252 |
Marcelino's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Marcelino's SSA record in two at 1965 and the more recent half accounts for 69% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 31%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1888, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2006 peak of 130, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Marcelino at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2006
Current rank
#1,643
Active since
1888
Marcelino popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1888–2025
- Peak year (2006)
- 130
- Annual births at peak, across 138 years of records
Marcelino by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Marcelino's strongest decade.
1,036 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 14% of all-time use.
Marcelino births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 5
1880s
5 births
- 1890s 5
1890s
5 births
- 1900s 15
1900s
15 births
- 1910s 196
1910s
196 births
- 1920s
1920s
447 births
- 1930s
1930s
431 births
- 1940s 399
1940s
399 births
- 1950s
1950s
471 births
- 1960s
1960s
591 births
- 1970s
1970s
681 births
- 1980s
1980s
776 births
- 1990s
1990s
954 births
- 2000s
2000s
1,036 births
- 2010s
2010s
869 births
- 2020s
2020s
600 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 1,036 births (14% of all-time use).
How Marcelino compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Marcelino's total volume
Marcelino vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Marcelino by state
Where Marcelino concentrates geographically, total births since 1888
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 2,096 | 28.0% |
| #2 | California | | 1,827 | 24.4% |
| #3 | New York | | 276 | 3.7% |
| #4 | Arizona | | 143 | 1.9% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 133 | 1.8% |
| #6 | New Mexico | | 99 | 1.3% |
| #7 | Florida | | 61 | 0.8% |
| #8 | Michigan | | 61 | 0.8% |
Texas share of Marcelino's total US births 28.0%
Even split
2,096 of 7,476 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 18 reporting states.
Marcelino appears in 18 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Marcelino? ▼
7,476 babies have been named Marcelino since 1888. It currently ranks #1643 among boys. The peak year was 2006 with 130 births.
When was Marcelino most popular? ▼
Marcelino was most popular in the 2000s decade with 1,036 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
Where is Marcelino most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Marcelino are Texas (2,096 births), California (1,827 births), New York (276 births).
How long has the name Marcelino been used? ▼
Records for Marcelino go back to 1888, giving 138 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Marcelino? ▼
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 Marcelino's data
- Marcelino's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (1,036 total births) through the 2020s (600) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Marcelinos (2,096 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- 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 Marcelino
Nearby Names Like Marcelino
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Marcelino
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 Marcelino side by side: Marcelino vs Mark Marcelino vs Martin Marcelino vs Marvin
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Marcelino
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16,195 births · Peak 2003
Mickey #1644
27,627 births · Peak 1957
Denis #1641
20,733 births · Peak 1952
Everson #1645
835 births · Peak 2024
Akari #1640
1,278 births · Peak 2025
Nehemias #1646
1,891 births · Peak 2025
Artemis #1639
847 births · Peak 2022
Chevy #1647
3,794 births · Peak 2014
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1888–2025 (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. "Marcelino: #1643 Boys' Name - 7,476 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/marcelino. 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 Marcelino 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 June 2026.