Marcell
Boy name · #2369 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Marcell? In official American birth records, Marcell has been tracked continuously since 1912, giving it 113 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 58 baby boys were named Marcell, placing it at #2369 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2355, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 31,034 boys born in 2025 was named Marcell.
Babies named Marcell per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 113-year story
Marcell first appears in the Social Security records in 1912, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1991, when 105 boys were named Marcell — good for #1055 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 Marcell against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Marcell in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Marcell is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Marcell will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Marcell is most common
State-level data for Marcell 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 Marcell
Statistically, parents drawn to Marcell tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Kendell, Cordell, Terrell, Markell, and Darell.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Marcell | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 58 | #2363 |
| 2024 | 49 | #2674 |
| 2023 | 55 | #2441 |
| 2022 | 62 | #2299 |
| 2021 | 85 | #1823 |
| 2020 | 54 | #2419 |
| 2019 | 75 | #1954 |
| 2018 | 53 | #2445 |
| 2017 | 72 | #1977 |
| 2016 | 75 | #1936 |
| 2015 | 55 | #2355 |
| 2014 | 64 | #2138 |
| 2013 | 53 | #2364 |
| 2012 | 81 | #1818 |
| 2011 | 68 | #1999 |
| 2010 | 64 | #2100 |
| 2009 | 94 | #1665 |
| 2008 | 76 | #1899 |
| 2007 | 95 | #1621 |
| 2006 | 89 | #1617 |
| 2005 | 67 | #1889 |
| 2004 | 71 | #1763 |
| 2003 | 79 | #1591 |
| 2002 | 80 | #1543 |
| 2001 | 81 | #1502 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Marcell?
In official American birth records, the name Marcell first appeared in 1912 (over 113 years ago), when 6 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 113 years.
Is Marcell a popular boy name?
Marcell ranked #2369 among boys in 2025 with 58 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2355.
When was the name Marcell most popular?
Marcell peaked in 1991, when 105 American boys received the name (ranked #1055 that year). Since 1991 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Marcell?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 31,034 newborn American boys was named Marcell. 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.