Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Marcellus
Rising
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
2021
Peak births
351
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
Quick answers about Marcellus
How many people are named Marcellus?
An estimated 7,408 living Americans are named Marcellus.
How rare is Marcellus?
Marcellus is uncommon among babies today, with 208 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 40.7% from its 2021 peak.
How old is the typical Marcellus?
The median age of a living American named Marcellus is approximately 23 years, with most bearers falling between 7 and 42 years old.
Is Marcellus still popular?
Yes — Marcellus is currently rising in popularity, with 208 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 2.5× higher than the previous decade.
Where is Marcellus most common?
Marcellus has its strongest geographic signal in Michigan, where it appears 1.8× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 20212025
Peak year
2021
Decline from peak
40.7%
2025
208
All-time
9,603