Marcelino
Every Marcelino since 1888 — 7,476 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Marcelino
Marcelino is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,649 in 2025 with 102 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1888, 7,476 American babies have been named Marcelino. Its peak came in 2006, when 130 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Marcelino stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Marcelino year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 102 | #1,649 |
| 2024 | 103 | #1,646 |
| 2023 | 110 | #1,587 |
| 2022 | 99 | #1,715 |
| 2021 | 87 | #1,810 |
| 2020 | 99 | #1,629 |
| 2019 | 80 | #1,880 |
| 2018 | 85 | #1,802 |
| 2017 | 82 | #1,824 |
| 2016 | 100 | #1,616 |
| 2015 | 107 | #1,536 |
| 2014 | 96 | #1,623 |
| 2013 | 66 | #2,059 |
| 2012 | 94 | #1,650 |
| 2011 | 77 | #1,844 |
| 2010 | 82 | #1,802 |
| 2009 | 97 | #1,635 |
| 2008 | 96 | #1,627 |
| 2007 | 98 | #1,602 |
| 2006 | 130 | #1,286 |
| 2005 | 104 | #1,428 |
| 2004 | 107 | #1,362 |
| 2003 | 100 | #1,359 |
| 2002 | 86 | #1,481 |
| 2001 | 119 | #1,167 |
| 2000 | 99 | #1,305 |
| 1995 | 101 | #1,142 |
| 1990 | 88 | #1,163 |
| 1985 | 79 | #1,039 |
| 1980 | 85 | #978 |
| 1975 | 75 | #950 |
| 1970 | 68 | #986 |
| 1965 | 57 | #983 |
| 1960 | 75 | #883 |
| 1955 | 34 | #1,302 |
| 1950 | 59 | #895 |
| 1945 | 30 | #1,219 |
| 1940 | 33 | #1,173 |
| 1935 | 41 | #1,006 |
| 1930 | 59 | #862 |
| 1925 | 40 | #1,113 |
| 1920 | 38 | #1,170 |
| 1915 | 27 | #1,292 |
| 1910 | 5 | #1,758 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | 5 | #1,430 |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Marcelino
- Marcelino Sanz de Sautuola Archaeologist · 1831–1888
- Marcelino Martínez Soccer player · b. 1940
- Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo Writer · 1856–1912
- Marcelino García Toral Soccer player · b. 1965
- Marcelino Oreja, 1st Marquis of Oreja Politician · b. 1935
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Marcelino in 2025?
Marcelino ranked #1,649 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 102 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Marcelino?
7,476 babies have been named Marcelino in the United States since 1888, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Marcelino most popular?
Marcelino peaked in 2006, when 130 newborns received the name.
Is Marcelino a boy or girl name?
Marcelino is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Marcelino rising or falling?
Marcelino is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Marcelino?
Well-known people named Marcelino include Marcelino Sanz de Sautuola (archaeologist), Marcelino Martínez (soccer player), Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo (writer).