How Many People Are Named Marcelino?

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

Marcelino
Very Rare
Spanish

Marcelino has a classic Spanish feel and is very rare, with only 5,716 people alive today. That's 1 in 57,728 Americans. It peaked in 2006 with 130 births that year.

~2,616
Living in US
1 in 126,701
Americans
2006
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

🌐
Origin
Spanish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Charismatic Determined
9
Life Path Number

The life path number 9 traditionally represents completion, altruism, and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

89,233
Worldwide Bearers
#1,795
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
15,654
🇧🇴 Bolivia
15,595
🇨🇴 Colombia
11,867
🇵🇾 Paraguay
10,473
🇻🇪 Venezuela
8,453
🇨🇺 Cuba
7,418
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
5,689
🇨🇱 Chile
4,980
🇪🇨 Ecuador
2,331
🇵🇹 Portugal
1,734

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
5,716 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 47
2,703
Would be under 30 (37%)
2,325
Would be 30–60 (32%)
2,344
Would be over 60 (32%)

All 7,372 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: 2006

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
96
Classic Feel
37
Modern Appeal
83
International
5

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

📜 Marcelino Through the Generations

Marcelino is a name with a rich Spanish heritage, though it remains quite uncommon. With just 5,716 people alive today, it's clear why it feels so distinctive. The gap between the all-time 7,372 births and current living count is significant, indicating a decline in popularity. The age distribution shows a fairly even spread, with 37% under 30, 31% aged 30-60, and 32% over 60, suggesting a mix of older and younger generations embracing the name. This stability in recent years, despite the initial peak in 2006, paints a picture of a name that continues to have a place in both contemporary and older communities.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 2,074
California 1,805
New York 276
Arizona 138
Illinois 133
New Mexico 99
Florida 54
Michigan 54
New Jersey 43
Colorado 28

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Marcelino's Spanish roots

📄 About the Name Marcelino

How Many People Have the Name Marcelino?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,616 people in the United States currently share the name Marcelino. That works out to roughly 1 in every 126,701 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Marcelino a Common or Rare Name?

Marcelino 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.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Marcelino Most Popular?

The name Marcelino reached peak popularity in 2006, with 130 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 Marcelino?

Approximately 2,616 people named Marcelino live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,616. That works out to roughly 1 in 126,701 Americans.

Is Marcelino a rare name?

Marcelino is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 126,701 Americans has this name.

What does the name Marcelino mean?

The meaning and origin of Marcelino are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.

Is Marcelino more male or female?

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

When was Marcelino most popular?

Marcelino peaked in 2006 with 130 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 US2,616
All-Time Births2,616
1 in X1 in 126,701
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age47
Peak Year2006
World Rank#1,795
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.