Total births
1,282
Boys' name · since 1917
Marciano
Since 1917, U.S. Social Security records show 1,282 babies named Marciano, peaking in 2013. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3909
- among boys today
- 1,282
- born since 1917
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 73%
- more common than other boys
1,282 babies have been named Marciano since 1917, making it today's #3909 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Marciano recorded 1,282 times among boys since 1917, holding rank #3909 nationally today, ahead of 73% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1917 to 2025.
- #3909 among boys today
- 1,282 born since 1917
- 2010s peak decade
- 73% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Marciano is currently the #3909 boys' name in America, more common than 73% of boys - 1,282 born since 1917, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3909
- among boys today
- 1,282
- born since 1917
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 73%
- more common than other boys
Marciano vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3909
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 73% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Marciano was born in this single decade.
2013
Single peak year
42 babies were named Marciano in 2013 - its busiest year on record.
How Marciano compares
1,282 Top 27% higher than 73% 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
Marciano's all-time total is 3x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Marciano | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,282 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 42 | 23 | 22,252 |
Marciano's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Marciano's full recorded timeline at 1981, 72% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 28% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1917, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2013 peak of 42 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Marciano at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2013
Current rank
#3,909
Active since
1917
Marciano popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1917–2025
- Peak year (2013)
- 42
- Annual births at peak, across 109 years of records
Marciano by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Marciano's strongest decade.
316 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Marciano births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 11
1910s
11 births
- 1920s 45
1920s
45 births
- 1930s 31
1930s
31 births
- 1940s 17
1940s
17 births
- 1950s 91
1950s
91 births
- 1960s 68
1960s
68 births
- 1970s 83
1970s
83 births
- 1980s 107
1980s
107 births
- 1990s 118
1990s
118 births
- 2000s
2000s
209 births
- 2010s
2010s
316 births
- 2020s
2020s
186 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 316 births (25% of all-time use).
How Marciano 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 Marciano's total volume
Marciano vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Marciano by state
Where Marciano concentrates geographically, total births since 1917
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 206 | 16.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 38 | 3.0% |
| #3 | Arizona | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #5 | Minnesota | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Marciano's total US births 16.1%
Even split
206 of 1,282 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Marciano? ▼
1,282 babies have been named Marciano since 1917. It currently ranks #3909 among boys. The peak year was 2013 with 42 births.
When was Marciano most popular? ▼
Marciano was most popular in the 2010s decade with 316 total births. The single peak year was 2013.
Where is Marciano most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Marciano are California (206 births), Texas (38 births), Arizona (6 births).
How long has the name Marciano been used? ▼
Marciano has been recorded in Social Security data since 1917, spanning 109 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Marciano? ▼
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 Marciano's data
- Marciano's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (316 total births) through the 2020s (186) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Marcianos (206 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Marciano
Nearby Names Like Marciano
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Marciano
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 Marciano side by side: Marciano vs Mark Marciano vs Martin Marciano vs Marvin
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Marciano
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, 1917–2025 (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. "Marciano: #3909 Boys' Name - 1,282 Births, Peak 2013." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/marciano. 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 Marciano 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.