How Many People Are Named Marcelo?
Complete statistics for the name Marcelo: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Marcelo, a very rare male name, is held by just 1 in 28,660 Americans today, with around 11,514 people bearing it. It's a genuinely modern name, with a whopping 71% of those named Marcelo being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life-path number 4 symbolizes stability, hard work, and practicality.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 25All 12,432 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: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Marcelo Through the Generations
Marcelo has seen its popularity rise in recent years, peaking in 2024 with 709 births. The average age of people named Marcelo is 25, indicating it's a name favored by younger parents. Of the 11,514 individuals named Marcelo in the US, 8,797 are under 30, 2,495 are between 30 and 60, and 1,140 are over 60, showing a clear preference among younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
✨ Similar Names to Marcelo
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Marcelo's Spanish roots
📄 About the Name Marcelo
How Many People Have the Name Marcelo?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,779 people in the United States currently share the name Marcelo. That works out to roughly 1 in every 119,269 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Marcelo a Common or Rare Name?
Marcelo 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 Marcelo in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Marcelo Most Popular?
The name Marcelo reached peak popularity in 2024, with 709 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Marcelo?
Approximately 2,779 people named Marcelo live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,779. That works out to roughly 1 in 119,269 Americans.
Is Marcelo a rare name?
Marcelo is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 119,269 Americans has this name.
What does the name Marcelo mean?
The meaning and origin of Marcelo are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Marcelo more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Marcelo are male and 0% are female.
When was Marcelo most popular?
Marcelo peaked in 2024 with 709 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.