Marcell
Every Marcell since 1912 — 5,988 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Marcell
Marcell is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,375 in 2025 with 58 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1912, 5,988 American babies have been named Marcell — about 81% boys and 19% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1991, when 112 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Marcell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Marcell year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 58 | #2,375 |
| 2024 | — | — | 49 | #2,697 |
| 2023 | — | — | 55 | #2,465 |
| 2022 | — | — | 62 | #2,309 |
| 2021 | — | — | 85 | #1,832 |
| 2020 | — | — | 54 | #2,430 |
| 2019 | — | — | 75 | #1,968 |
| 2018 | — | — | 53 | #2,461 |
| 2017 | — | — | 72 | #1,993 |
| 2016 | — | — | 75 | #1,953 |
| 2015 | — | — | 55 | #2,378 |
| 2014 | — | — | 64 | #2,148 |
| 2013 | — | — | 53 | #2,387 |
| 2012 | — | — | 81 | #1,825 |
| 2011 | — | — | 68 | #2,013 |
| 2010 | — | — | 64 | #2,110 |
| 2009 | — | — | 94 | #1,680 |
| 2008 | — | — | 76 | #1,913 |
| 2007 | — | — | 95 | #1,631 |
| 2006 | — | — | 89 | #1,626 |
| 2005 | — | — | 67 | #1,902 |
| 2004 | — | — | 71 | #1,778 |
| 2003 | — | — | 79 | #1,603 |
| 2002 | — | — | 80 | #1,552 |
| 2001 | — | — | 81 | #1,509 |
| 2000 | — | — | 88 | #1,414 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,737 | 87 | #1,251 |
| 1990 | — | — | 103 | #1,045 |
| 1985 | 6 | #10,110 | 74 | #1,081 |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,834 | 65 | #1,130 |
| 1975 | 23 | #3,117 | 66 | #1,014 |
| 1970 | 12 | #4,659 | 55 | #1,110 |
| 1965 | 18 | #3,005 | 27 | #1,502 |
| 1960 | 26 | #2,345 | 19 | #1,890 |
| 1955 | 13 | #3,315 | 14 | #2,194 |
| 1950 | 10 | #3,585 | 16 | #1,923 |
| 1945 | 15 | #2,302 | 9 | #2,513 |
| 1940 | 11 | #2,665 | 11 | #2,266 |
| 1935 | 20 | #1,753 | 16 | #1,802 |
| 1930 | 16 | #2,166 | 18 | #1,792 |
| 1925 | 25 | #1,727 | 14 | #2,276 |
| 1920 | 19 | #2,046 | 17 | #2,019 |
| 1915 | 9 | #3,035 | 12 | #2,253 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Marcell
- Marcell Jansen Soccer player · b. 1985
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Marcell in 2025?
Marcell ranked #2,375 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 58 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Marcell?
5,988 babies have been named Marcell in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Marcell most popular?
Marcell peaked in 1991, when 112 newborns received the name.
Is Marcell a boy or girl name?
Marcell is used for both: about 19% of babies named Marcell have been girls and 81% boys.
Is the name Marcell rising or falling?
Marcell has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Marcell?
Well-known people named Marcell include Marcell Jansen (soccer player).