Total births
92
Boys' name · since 1986
Marcelles
Since 1986, U.S. Social Security records show 92 babies named Marcelles, peaking in 1988. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 92
- total births
- 1986–2011
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
92 boys have been named Marcelles since 1986, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Marcelles has been recorded 92 times among boys since 1986, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1986 to 2011.
- 92 total births
- 1986–2011 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
92 boys have been named Marcelles since 1986, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2011.
- 92
- total births
- 1986–2011
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Marcelles was born in this single decade.
1988
Single peak year
11 babies were named Marcelles in 1988 - its busiest year on record.
Marcelles's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Marcelles splits its recorded history at 1999: 51% of all births land in the more recent half, 49% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1986 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1988 peak of 11 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Marcelles at a glance
Last recorded 2011Peak year
1988
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1986
Marcelles popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1986–2011
- Peak year (1988)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 26 years of records
Marcelles by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Marcelles's strongest decade.
35 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Marcelles births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
22 births
- 1990s
1990s
30 births
- 2000s
2000s
35 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 35 births (38% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Marcelles? ▼
Since 1986, Social Security records show 92 babies named Marcelles. The most recent recorded year was 2011. Its busiest year on record was 1988, with 11 births.
When was Marcelles most popular? ▼
Marcelles was most popular in the 2000s decade with 35 total births. The single peak year was 1988.
How long has the name Marcelles been used? ▼
Records for Marcelles go back to 1986, giving 26 years of history through 2011.
What names are similar to Marcelles? ▼
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 Marcelles's data
- Marcelles's decade-level peak was the 2000s (35 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Marcelles
Nearby Names Like Marcelles
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Marcelles
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 Marcelles side by side: Marcelles vs Mark Marcelles vs Martin Marcelles 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, 1986–2011 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Marcelles: Baby Name Since 1986 - 92 Births, Peak 1988." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/marcelles. 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 Marcelles 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.