boy name
Marcelo
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#399 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Marcelo in the US, 1880–2025
Marcelo first appears in US records in 1907. It peaked in 2025, when 798 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 798.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Marcelo popular?
Near its peak Marcelo is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 3,515 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3,400 | |
| 2000s | 2,187 | |
| 1990s | 1,338 | |
| 1980s | 796 | |
| 1970s | 678 | |
| 1960s | 397 | |
| 1950s | 255 | |
| 1940s | 195 | |
| 1930s | 209 | |
| 1920s | 187 | |
| 1910s | 68 | |
| 1900s | 6 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Marcelo a boy or a girl name?
Marcelo is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Marcelo a popular name right now?
Marcelo is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Marcelo?
In 2025, Marcelo ranked #399 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Marcelo most popular?
Marcelo was most popular in 2025, when about 798 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.