Marcelino
Boy name · #1647 in 2025 · Uniqueness 68/100
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, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Marcelino in class?
Marcelino scores 68 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. 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
Geography matters for names, and Marcelino is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Marcelinos were CA (22), TX (21), FL (7), MI (7), AZ (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
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
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. It scores 68/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.