Marcelino Boy

Popularity: #836 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: mar-seh-LEE-no /mɑːr.səˈliː.noʊ/

Origin: Latin; Spanish; Italian

Meaning: Latin: little warrior; Spanish: young warrior; Italian: young warrior

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Marcelino has its roots in the Latin name 'Marcellinus', which is a diminutive form of 'Marcellus'. The Latin 'Marcellus' itself is derived from 'Marcus', which means 'male, manly' and is associated with the Roman god of war, Mars.

The transition from Latin to other languages occurred as the Roman Empire expanded, with 'Marcellus' appearing in various forms across different cultures, including 'Marc' in French and 'Marco' in Italian. The name made its way into the English language primarily through ecclesiastical channels and the influence of the Catholic Church, particularly during the Middle Ages when Latin was the lingua franca of scholarship and religion.

Historically, the name Marcelino has been borne by several notable figures, including saints and popes. One of the most significant was Saint Marcellinus, a pope in the early Christian church who served during the 3rd century and is recognized as a martyr.

His feast day is celebrated on April 26, and he is often invoked for protection against various ailments. The name also appears in various historical texts and religious works, including the Vulgate, the Latin translation of the Bible completed in the late 4th century, which contributed to the name's spread throughout Christian Europe.

Culturally, Marcelino carries connotations of strength and valor, reflective of its etymological roots linked to masculinity and war. In various Hispanic cultures, the name is often associated with tradition and familial bonds, frequently passed down through generations.

The diminutive form 'Marcelito' is commonly used in affectionate contexts, highlighting the name's adaptability and enduring appeal in personal and familial settings. Overall, Marcelino encapsulates a rich historical and cultural legacy that has persisted through centuries.

Famous people named Marcelino

In this section, you will find notable people named Marcelino. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Marcelino who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Marcelino Pan y Vino is a fictional character best known for the children's novel Marcelino Pan y Vino.

Marcelino García Barreno is a Spanish artist best known for his paintings and contributions to the art community.

Fictional characters named Marcelino

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Marcelino is a fictional character from the film Marcelino, pan y vino. He is a young orphan boy who forms a deep bond with a wooden crucifix, leading to miraculous events in his life.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Marcelino, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

MarcosMarianaMartínMartaMarcoMireya

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Marcelino. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

MarceloMarcellusMarcelMarcosMarinaMarisolMarius

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Marcelino was first seen in the United States in 1888.

Marcelino has ranked as high as #2872 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New York, Arizona, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Marcelino has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Marcelino is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Marcelino was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Marcelino.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 102 102
2024 103 103
2023 110 110
2022 99 99
2021 87 87
2020 99 99
2019 80 80
2018 85 85
2017 82 82
2016 100 100
2015 107 107
2014 96 96
2013 66 66
2012 94 94
2011 77 77
2010 82 82
2009 97 97
2008 96 96
2007 98 98
2006 130 130
2005 104 104
2004 107 107
2003 100 100
2002 86 86
2001 119 119
2000 99 99
1999 110 110
1998 96 96
1997 96 96
1996 115 115
1995 101 101
1994 105 105
1993 80 80
1992 90 90
1991 73 73
1990 88 88
1989 71 71
1988 70 70
1987 74 74
1986 69 69
1985 79 79
1984 60 60
1983 81 81
1982 96 96
1981 91 91
1980 85 85
1979 80 80
1978 72 72
1977 71 71
1976 62 62
1975 75 75
1974 62 62
1973 68 68
1972 61 61
1971 62 62
1970 68 68
1969 53 53
1968 59 59
1967 57 57
1966 47 47
1965 57 57
1964 56 56
1963 64 64
1962 53 53
1961 70 70
1960 75 75
1959 49 49
1958 54 54
1957 50 50
1956 50 50
1955 34 34
1954 36 36
1953 47 47
1952 44 44
1951 48 48
1950 59 59
1949 63 63
1948 51 51
1947 56 56
1946 35 35
1945 30 30
1944 27 27
1943 34 34
1942 29 29
1941 41 41
1940 33 33
1939 42 42
1938 43 43
1937 38 38
1936 34 34
1935 41 41
1934 33 33
1933 47 47
1932 38 38
1931 56 56
1930 59 59
1929 62 62
1928 55 55
1927 48 48
1926 44 44
1925 40 40
1924 43 43
1923 38 38
1922 42 42
1921 37 37
1920 38 38
1919 27 27
1918 34 34
1917 18 18
1916 20 20
1915 27 27
1914 19 19
1913 20 20
1912 17 17
1911 9 9
1910 5 5
1909 5 5
1903 5 5
1900 5 5
1892 5 5
1888 5 5

Top States for Marcelino (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 27
56%
TX 10
21%
MI 6
13%
AZ 5
10%