Marcel
boy name#730 in 2025Marcel entered the US charts in 1881, peaked at #500 in 1925, ranks #730 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1881–2025
#730
rank today
#500
peak (1925)
364
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #919 |
| 1890s | #986 |
| 1900s | #963 |
| 1910s | #690 |
| 1920s | #550 |
| 1930s | #656 |
| 1940s | #763 |
| 1950s | #715 |
| 1960s | #641 |
| 1970s | #630 |
| 1980s | #613 |
| 1990s | #623 |
| 2000s | #832 |
| 2010s | #799 |
| 2020s | #713 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Marcel has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 16,000 people named Marcel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Marcel alive today was born around 1991, making them about 34 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 ranks #730 among US boy names in 2025, with 364 babies given the name.
- When was the name Marcel most popular?
- Marcel peaked in 1925, reaching #500 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Marcel with classmates?
- Marcel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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