Unisex name · peaked 1994

Marquelle

Every Marquelle since 1984 — 351 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Marquelle
Peak year
1994
29 babies
All-time total
351
since 1984

The story of Marquelle

Marquelle is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1984, 351 American babies have been named Marquelle — about 76% boys and 24% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1994, when 29 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 Marquelle stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Marquelle 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
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016 5 #13,493
2015
2014 5 #13,337
2013
2012 10 #7,930
2011 8 #9,313
2010 5 #13,550
2009 5 #13,775
2008 7 #10,623
2007
2006 5 #13,306
2005 8 #8,814
2004 7 #9,587
2003 6 #10,412
2002 8 #8,173
2001 5 #16,982 6 #10,078
2000 7 #12,646 12 #5,782
1995 5 #14,882 15 #4,194
1990 8 #6,202
1985 6 #6,246
1980
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1970
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1960
1955
1950
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1930
1925
1920
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1910
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Marquelle in 2025?

Marquelle did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Marquelle?

351 babies have been named Marquelle in the United States since 1984, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Marquelle most popular?

Marquelle peaked in 1994, when 29 newborns received the name.

Is Marquelle a boy or girl name?

Marquelle is used for both: about 24% of babies named Marquelle have been girls and 76% boys.

Is the name Marquelle rising or falling?

Marquelle is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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