Total births
538
Girls' name · since 1910
Marcile
Since 1910, U.S. Social Security records show 538 babies named Marcile, peaking in 1920. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 538
- total births
- 1910–1953
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
538 girls have been named Marcile since 1910, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Marcile recorded 538 times among girls since 1910, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1910 to 1953.
- 538 total births
- 1910–1953 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
538 girls have been named Marcile since 1910, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1953.
- 538
- total births
- 1910–1953
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Marcile was born in this single decade.
1920
Single peak year
31 babies were named Marcile in 1920 - its busiest year on record.
Marcile's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Marcile's SSA record in two at 1931 and the more recent half accounts for 32% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 68%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1910, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1920 peak of 31, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Marcile at a glance
Last recorded 1953Peak year
1920
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1910
Marcile popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1910–1953
- Peak year (1920)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 44 years of records
Marcile by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Marcile's strongest decade.
228 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Marcile births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
122 births
- 1920s
1920s
228 births
- 1930s 91
1930s
91 births
- 1940s 75
1940s
75 births
- 1950s 22
1950s
22 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 228 births (42% of all-time use).
How Marcile compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Marcile's total volume
Marcile vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Marcile by state
Where Marcile concentrates geographically, total births since 1910
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Ohio | | 54 | 10.0% |
| #2 | Indiana | | 26 | 4.8% |
| #3 | Texas | | 7 | 1.3% |
| #4 | Kansas | | 5 | 0.9% |
Ohio share of Marcile's total US births 10.0%
Even split
54 of 538 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Marcile? ▼
Since 1910, Social Security records show 538 babies named Marcile. The most recent recorded year was 1953. Its busiest year on record was 1920, with 31 births.
When was Marcile most popular? ▼
Marcile was most popular in the 1920s decade with 228 total births. The single peak year was 1920.
Where is Marcile most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Marcile are Ohio (54 births), Indiana (26 births), Texas (7 births).
How long has the name Marcile been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Marcile since 1910 -- 44 years through the most recent 1953 data.
What names are similar to Marcile? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mary, Margaret, Maria, Martha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Marcile's data
- Marcile's decade-level peak was the 1920s (228 total births); usage has since declined to 22 in the 1950s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Ohio records the most Marciles (54 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Ohio 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 Marcile
Nearby Names Like Marcile
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Marcile
Mary Girl
#131 4,141,481 births
Margaret Girl
#119 1,264,774 births
Maria Girl
#74 566,111 births
Martha Girl
#666 551,741 births
Marie Girl
#632 540,077 births
Compare Marcile side by side: Marcile vs Mary Marcile vs Margaret Marcile vs Maria
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1910–1953 (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. "Marcile: Baby Name Since 1910 - 538 Births, Peak 1920." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/marcile. 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 Marcile 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.