Marcelino
Boy name · #1647 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Marcelino? In official American birth records, Marcelino has been tracked continuously since 1888, giving it 137 years of documented American history.
Marcelino ranks #1647 among American boys' names as of 2025, with 102 newborns given the name that year. A decade ago it stood at #1531, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 17,647 boys born in 2025 was named Marcelino.
Babies named Marcelino per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 137-year story
Marcelino first appears in the Social Security records in 1888, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2006, when 130 boys were named Marcelino — good for #1284 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Marcelino against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Marcelino in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Marcelino is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Marcelino will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Marcelino is most common
State-level data for Marcelino is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Marcelino
Statistically, parents drawn to Marcelino tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Maximino, Antonino, Lino, Francesco, and Mauro.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Marcelino | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 102 | #1644 |
| 2024 | 103 | #1641 |
| 2023 | 110 | #1576 |
| 2022 | 99 | #1706 |
| 2021 | 87 | #1799 |
| 2020 | 99 | #1621 |
| 2019 | 80 | #1868 |
| 2018 | 85 | #1792 |
| 2017 | 82 | #1820 |
| 2016 | 100 | #1610 |
| 2015 | 107 | #1531 |
| 2014 | 96 | #1619 |
| 2013 | 66 | #2044 |
| 2012 | 94 | #1637 |
| 2011 | 77 | #1835 |
| 2010 | 82 | #1794 |
| 2009 | 97 | #1626 |
| 2008 | 96 | #1620 |
| 2007 | 98 | #1593 |
| 2006 | 130 | #1284 |
| 2005 | 104 | #1411 |
| 2004 | 107 | #1359 |
| 2003 | 100 | #1356 |
| 2002 | 86 | #1474 |
| 2001 | 119 | #1160 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Marcelino?
In official American birth records, the name Marcelino first appeared in 1888 (over 137 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Marcelino a popular boy name?
Marcelino ranked #1647 among boys in 2025 with 102 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1531.
When was the name Marcelino most popular?
Marcelino peaked in 2006, when 130 American boys received the name (ranked #1284 that year). Since 2006 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Marcelino?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 17,647 newborn American boys was named Marcelino. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.