Marcel
girl nameMarcel entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #2117 in 1961, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#2117
peak (1961)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3317 |
| 1920s | #3819 |
| 1930s | #3488 |
| 1940s | #4018 |
| 1950s | #2858 |
| 1960s | #2543 |
| 1970s | #4377 |
| 1980s | #7258 |
| 1990s | #9844 |
| 2000s | #15525 |
| 2010s | #16706 |
Living bearers
About 800 people named Marcel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Marcel alive today was born around 1965, making them about 60 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Marcel in 2025?
- Marcel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Marcel most popular?
- Marcel peaked in 1961, reaching #2117 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Marcel with classmates?
- Marcel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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