Marcelus

Boy name

Marcelus has been given to 307 babies in the U.S. since 1970. It peaked in 1996.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

307

Peak year

1996 (18 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1970

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Names one letter away from Marcelus — alternate spellings parents actually use.

9,608 babies since 1880

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Marcelus.

307 babies since 1960

307 babies since 1977

307 babies since 1997

308 babies since 1990

306 babies since 1976

306 babies since 1977

309 babies since 1946

309 babies since 1969

How popular is the name Marcelus?

Marcelus has been given to 307 babies in the U.S. since 1970. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Marcelus peak?

Marcelus peaked in 1996, when 18 babies were given the name.

Is Marcelus a girl or boy name?

Marcelus is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Marcelus are boys).

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