How Many People Are Named Marquel?

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

Marquel
Very Rare
American

Marquel is a rare, modern name that doesn't trace back to any ancient roots; it's 1 in 115,205 Americans today, with just 2,864 people named Marquel alive in the US. Its popularity peaked in 1995, but it's still mostly seen among younger folks.

~2,864
Living in US
1 in 115,205
Americans
1995
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
American
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 33
Personality Traits
Confident Determined Strong
33
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 33 signifies a person who's destined to make significant contributions to humanity through their work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,872
Worldwide Bearers
#271,765
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
2,864
🇹🇭 Thailand
1
🇸🇬 Singapore
1
🇳🇱 Netherlands
1
🇰🇼 Kuwait
1
🇮🇹 Italy
1
🇮🇳 India
1
🇭🇹 Haiti
1
🇨🇱 Chile
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
2,623 (92%)
♀ Female
241 (8%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 28
1,602
Would be under 30 (54%)
1,345
Would be 30–60 (46%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 2,947 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: 1995

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
93
Classic Feel
32
Modern Appeal
88
International
5

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

📜 Marquel Through the Generations

Marquel emerged as a name in the mid-20th century, gaining traction in the late 1980s and peaking in 1995 with 139 births. Since then, its usage has declined, yet it remains a name associated with youth, with 54% of those named Marquel being under 30. The name's current distribution shows 1,602 individuals under 30, 1,345 aged between 30 and 60, and none over 60, indicating a strong generational preference.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Florida 136
New York 102
Texas 100
California 95
Georgia 94
North Carolina 74
Illinois 71
Virginia 65
South Carolina 61
Ohio 41

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Marquel's American roots

📄 About the Name Marquel

How Many People Have the Name Marquel?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,864 people in the United States currently share the name Marquel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 115,205 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Marquel a Common or Rare Name?

Marquel 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 Marquel Mean?

Marquel means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Marquel in SSA data, approximately 92% are male and 8% are female.

When Was Marquel Most Popular?

The name Marquel reached peak popularity in 1995, with 139 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Marquel?

Approximately 2,864 people named Marquel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,947. That works out to roughly 1 in 115,205 Americans.

Is Marquel a rare name?

Marquel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 115,205 Americans has this name.

What does the name Marquel mean?

Marquel means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins.

Is Marquel more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 92% of people named Marquel are male and 8% are female.

When was Marquel most popular?

Marquel peaked in 1995 with 139 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US2,864
All-Time Births2,947
1 in X1 in 115,205
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age28
Peak Year1995
World Rank#271,765
Male %92%
Female %8%

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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.