How Many People Are Named Marnell?

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

Marnell
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Marnell, a very rare female name, only 168 people in the US today carry it, making up just 1 in 1,965,023 Americans. The majority of those named Marnell are over 60, with the peak year of popularity being 1969.

~926
Living in US
1 in 357,937
Americans
1969
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Marlene
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity and self-expression.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

840
Worldwide Bearers
#281,708
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
500
🇵🇭 Philippines
239
🇿🇦 South Africa
45
🇳🇱 Netherlands
13
🇨🇱 Chile
11
🇻🇪 Venezuela
7
🇬🇧 England
6
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
4
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
2
🇱🇷 Liberia
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
30 (18%)
♀ Female
138 (82%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 74
15
Would be under 30 (5%)
49
Would be 30–60 (18%)
213
Would be over 60 (77%)

All 277 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: 1969

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
72
Classic Feel
46
Modern Appeal
54
International
81

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

📜 Marnell Through the Generations

Marnell has seen a steady presence through the decades, though its popularity peaked in 1969 with 13 births. Today, the name's bearers are predominantly older, with 77% being over 60 years old. This trend suggests Marnell is a name that bridges classic and modern sensibilities, cherished by those who came of age during its heyday.

✨ Similar Names to Marnell

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Marnell's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Marnell

How Many People Have the Name Marnell?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 926 people in the United States currently share the name Marnell. That works out to roughly 1 in every 357,937 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Marnell a Common or Rare Name?

Marnell 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 Marnell Mean?

Marnell means "creative variant of Marlene" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Marnell in SSA data, approximately 18% are male and 82% are female.

When Was Marnell Most Popular?

The name Marnell reached peak popularity in 1969, with 13 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 Marnell?

Approximately 926 people named Marnell live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 926. That works out to roughly 1 in 357,937 Americans.

Is Marnell a rare name?

Marnell is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 357,937 Americans has this name.

What does the name Marnell mean?

Marnell means "creative variant of Marlene" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Marnell more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 18% of people named Marnell are male and 82% are female.

When was Marnell most popular?

Marnell peaked in 1969 with 13 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 US926
All-Time Births926
1 in X1 in 357,937
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age74
Peak Year1969
World Rank#281,708
Male %18%
Female %82%

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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.