Marcel Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationMAR-sel / /mɑːrˈsɛl/Latin; French
Meaning
Latin: little warrior; French: young warrior
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Marcel is derived from the Latin name 'Marcellus', which is a diminutive form of 'Marcus'. It has been used in various cultures, particularly in France, where it gained popularity during the Middle Ages. The name is often associated with strength and valor due to its meaning.
Trend Summary
Marcel has seen a steady presence in the U.S. baby name rankings, with occasional peaks in popularity.
Similar Names
Variants
- Marcellus
- Marcy
International Variants
- Marcel (French)
- Marcellus (Latin)
- Marcelino (Spanish)
- Marcello (Italian)
Famous people named Marcel
Marcel Proust was a French novelist best known for his work 'In Search of Lost Time'.
Marcel Duchamp was a French-American artist associated with the Dada and Surrealist movements.
Marcel Marceau was a French actor and mime, renowned for his silent performances.
Marcel Sabitzer is an Austrian professional footballer who has played for clubs in the Bundesliga.
Fictional characters named Marcel
Marcel is a character in the animated series 'Friends', known for his role as Ross's pet monkey.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Marcel was first seen in the United States in 1881. Marcel has ranked as high as #982 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in California, New York, Illinois, Florida, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Marcel has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Marcel (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 49 | |
CA | 41 | |
FL | 25 | |
NY | 21 | |
MI | 18 | |
OH | 13 | |
PA | 13 | |
IL | 12 | |
MA | 12 | |
NC | 10 | |
GA | 9 | |
LA | 9 | |
AZ | 8 | |
VA | 8 | |
WA | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1881 | 5 |
1884 | 5 |
1892 | 7 |
1895 | 6 |
1896 | 5 |
1898 | 6 |
1901 | 7 |
1903 | 8 |
1904 | 5 |
1905 | 9 |
1906 | 9 |
1907 | 9 |
1908 | 8 |
1909 | 7 |
1910 | 11 |
1911 | 20 |
1912 | 28 |
1913 | 44 |
1914 | 63 |
1915 | 90 |
1916 | 74 |
1917 | 104 |
1918 | 112 |
1919 | 100 |
1920 | 106 |
1921 | 101 |
1922 | 114 |
1923 | 145 |
1924 | 142 |
1925 | 148 |
1926 | 121 |
1927 | 142 |
1928 | 134 |
1929 | 128 |
1930 | 129 |
1931 | 113 |
1932 | 114 |
1933 | 79 |
1934 | 100 |
1935 | 70 |
1936 | 57 |
1937 | 69 |
1938 | 70 |
1939 | 76 |
1940 | 53 |
1941 | 59 |
1942 | 80 |
1943 | 83 |
1944 | 48 |
1945 | 75 |
1946 | 63 |
1947 | 98 |
1948 | 110 |
1949 | 88 |
1950 | 88 |
1951 | 96 |
1952 | 108 |
1953 | 108 |
1954 | 107 |
1955 | 83 |
1956 | 121 |
1957 | 106 |
1958 | 104 |
1959 | 114 |
1960 | 123 |
1961 | 118 |
1962 | 131 |
1963 | 123 |
1964 | 148 |
1965 | 166 |
1966 | 141 |
1967 | 164 |
1968 | 162 |
1969 | 175 |
1970 | 183 |
1971 | 179 |
1972 | 202 |
1973 | 185 |
1974 | 151 |
1975 | 183 |
1976 | 167 |
1977 | 173 |
1978 | 135 |
1979 | 160 |
1980 | 176 |
1981 | 176 |
1982 | 151 |
1983 | 206 |
1984 | 191 |
1985 | 201 |
1986 | 248 |
1987 | 233 |
1988 | 278 |
1989 | 279 |
1990 | 327 |
1991 | 292 |
1992 | 336 |
1993 | 262 |
1994 | 265 |
1995 | 253 |
1996 | 276 |
1997 | 250 |
1998 | 259 |
1999 | 273 |
2000 | 227 |
2001 | 214 |
2002 | 195 |
2003 | 227 |
2004 | 212 |
2005 | 238 |
2006 | 198 |
2007 | 248 |
2008 | 260 |
2009 | 234 |
2010 | 255 |
2011 | 256 |
2012 | 238 |
2013 | 275 |
2014 | 264 |
2015 | 308 |
2016 | 317 |
2017 | 315 |
2018 | 326 |
2019 | 310 |
2020 | 373 |
2021 | 387 |
2022 | 417 |
2023 | 341 |
2024 | 339 |