How Many People Are Named Marceil?

Complete statistics for the name Marceil: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Marceil
Very Rare
French surname used as a first name

Marceil is a very rare female name with origins that aren't widely documented, making each person named Marceil unique. Only 110 people in the U.S. today carry this name, which means just 1 in 2,987,334 Americans have it. The majority of those named Marceil are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~110
Living in US
1 in 2,987,334
Americans
1922
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Marcel
🌐
Origin
French surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Classic Dignified Reserved Thoughtful
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, spirituality, and a deep connection to the mysteries of life.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

579
Worldwide Bearers
#348,009
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
460
🇨🇩 DR Congo
89
🇲🇽 Mexico
17
🇵🇭 Philippines
6
🇦🇺 Australia
1
🇧🇷 Brazil
1
🇬🇧 England
1
🇳🇪 Niger
1
🇿🇦 South Africa
1
🇸🇪 Sweden
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
110 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 94
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
438
Would be over 60 (100%)

All 438 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1922

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
78
Classic Feel
77
Modern Appeal
23
International
77

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Marceil Through the Generations

Marceil has been a name that's remained stable through the decades, with its peak popularity occurring way back in 1922 when 20 babies were given this name. Today, there are only 110 people named Marceil living in the United States, and all of them are over 60 years old. This makes Marceil a name that's deeply associated with the older generation, with no younger individuals carrying on the legacy of this once-popular moniker.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Ohio 16
Indiana 10

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Marceil's French surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Marceil

How Many People Have the Name Marceil?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 110 people in the United States currently share the name Marceil. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,987,334 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Marceil a Common or Rare Name?

Marceil is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Marceil Mean?

Marceil means "creative variant of Marcel" and comes from French surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Marceil in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Marceil Most Popular?

The name Marceil reached peak popularity in 1922, with 20 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Marceil?

Approximately 110 people named Marceil live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 438. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,987,334 Americans.

Is Marceil a rare name?

Marceil is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,987,334 Americans has this name.

What does the name Marceil mean?

Marceil means "creative variant of Marcel" and comes from French surname used as a first name origins.

Is Marceil more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Marceil are male and 100% are female.

When was Marceil most popular?

Marceil peaked in 1922 with 20 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US110
All-Time Births438
1 in X1 in 2,987,334
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age94
Peak Year1922
World Rank#348,009
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.