Marcelyn
girl nameMarcelyn entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #1338 in 1928, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#1338
peak (1928)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4623 |
| 1920s | #2588 |
| 1930s | #2067 |
| 1940s | #3095 |
| 1950s | #3377 |
| 1960s | #4780 |
| 1970s | #8036 |
| 1980s | #8708 |
| 2000s | #17636 |
| 2010s | #15539 |
| 2020s | #15251 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Marcelyn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Marcelyn alive today was born around 1941, making them about 84 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Marcelyn in 2025?
- Marcelyn is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Marcelyn most popular?
- Marcelyn peaked in 1928, reaching #1338 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Marcelyn with classmates?
- Marcelyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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