Marcellius
boy nameMarcellius entered the US charts in 1974, peaked at #4797 in 1975, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1974–2025
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rank today
#4797
peak (1975)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #5012 |
| 1980s | #6595 |
| 1990s | #8400 |
| 2000s | #10236 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Marcellius are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Marcellius alive today was born around 1992, making them about 33 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Marcellius in 2025?
- Marcellius is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Marcellius most popular?
- Marcellius peaked in 1975, reaching #4797 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Marcellius with classmates?
- Marcellius will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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