Marcellus Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmar-SELL-us / mɑːrˈsɛləsLatin; Italian
Meaning
Latin: little warrior; Italian: young warrior
Historical & Cultural Background
Marcellus is derived from the Latin name 'Marcellus', which is a diminutive form of 'Marcus'. The name has historical significance in ancient Rome, notably borne by several early Christian saints and a pope. It has been used in various cultures, particularly in Italy, where it remains popular. The name is often associated with strength and valor.
Trend Summary
Marcellus has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with occasional peaks in usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Marcel
- Marcello
International Variants
- Marcelo (Spanish)
- Marc (French)
- Marcell (Hungarian)
Famous people named Marcellus
Marcellus Shale: A geological formation in the United States known for its natural gas reserves.
Marcellus Wiley: An American former professional football player and sports commentator.
Marcellus Gallio: A Roman governor mentioned in the New Testament.
Marcellus of Ancona: A 16th-century Italian painter known for his religious works.
Fictional characters named Marcellus
Marcellus: A character in Shakespeare's play 'Hamlet', who appears as a guard.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Marcellus was first seen in the United States in 1880. Marcellus has ranked as high as #1015 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in California, Illinois, Texas, New York, and Virginia. In the past 5 years the name Marcellus has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Marcellus (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 38 | |
| NY | 17 | |
| CA | 16 | |
| FL | 15 | |
| PA | 11 | |
| GA | 10 | |
| OH | 9 | |
| AZ | 8 | |
| NC | 7 | |
| IN | 6 | |
| MD | 6 | |
| MI | 6 | |
| TN | 5 | |
| MA | 5 | |
| VA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 11 |
| 1881 | 8 |
| 1882 | 6 |
| 1883 | 5 |
| 1884 | 11 |
| 1885 | 11 |
| 1886 | 9 |
| 1887 | 9 |
| 1888 | 9 |
| 1889 | 12 |
| 1890 | 7 |
| 1891 | 7 |
| 1892 | 7 |
| 1893 | 9 |
| 1894 | 10 |
| 1896 | 8 |
| 1897 | 9 |
| 1899 | 9 |
| 1900 | 11 |
| 1901 | 9 |
| 1902 | 16 |
| 1903 | 14 |
| 1904 | 14 |
| 1906 | 14 |
| 1907 | 7 |
| 1908 | 12 |
| 1909 | 11 |
| 1910 | 17 |
| 1911 | 15 |
| 1912 | 24 |
| 1913 | 29 |
| 1914 | 42 |
| 1915 | 55 |
| 1916 | 69 |
| 1917 | 53 |
| 1918 | 56 |
| 1919 | 50 |
| 1920 | 66 |
| 1921 | 53 |
| 1922 | 60 |
| 1923 | 59 |
| 1924 | 57 |
| 1925 | 45 |
| 1926 | 45 |
| 1927 | 50 |
| 1928 | 43 |
| 1929 | 45 |
| 1930 | 49 |
| 1931 | 50 |
| 1932 | 34 |
| 1933 | 24 |
| 1934 | 39 |
| 1935 | 32 |
| 1936 | 33 |
| 1937 | 37 |
| 1938 | 34 |
| 1939 | 27 |
| 1940 | 25 |
| 1941 | 27 |
| 1942 | 37 |
| 1943 | 26 |
| 1944 | 25 |
| 1945 | 26 |
| 1946 | 40 |
| 1947 | 39 |
| 1948 | 35 |
| 1949 | 46 |
| 1950 | 21 |
| 1951 | 37 |
| 1952 | 49 |
| 1953 | 41 |
| 1954 | 65 |
| 1955 | 52 |
| 1956 | 43 |
| 1957 | 40 |
| 1958 | 35 |
| 1959 | 31 |
| 1960 | 50 |
| 1961 | 45 |
| 1962 | 50 |
| 1963 | 39 |
| 1964 | 68 |
| 1965 | 59 |
| 1966 | 60 |
| 1967 | 71 |
| 1968 | 84 |
| 1969 | 86 |
| 1970 | 98 |
| 1971 | 121 |
| 1972 | 96 |
| 1973 | 78 |
| 1974 | 73 |
| 1975 | 93 |
| 1976 | 59 |
| 1977 | 67 |
| 1978 | 65 |
| 1979 | 68 |
| 1980 | 47 |
| 1981 | 64 |
| 1982 | 37 |
| 1983 | 54 |
| 1984 | 84 |
| 1985 | 65 |
| 1986 | 70 |
| 1987 | 93 |
| 1988 | 77 |
| 1989 | 83 |
| 1990 | 107 |
| 1991 | 104 |
| 1992 | 104 |
| 1993 | 117 |
| 1994 | 110 |
| 1995 | 97 |
| 1996 | 101 |
| 1997 | 110 |
| 1998 | 91 |
| 1999 | 91 |
| 2000 | 114 |
| 2001 | 117 |
| 2002 | 98 |
| 2003 | 114 |
| 2004 | 93 |
| 2005 | 106 |
| 2006 | 96 |
| 2007 | 92 |
| 2008 | 106 |
| 2009 | 99 |
| 2010 | 91 |
| 2011 | 87 |
| 2012 | 85 |
| 2013 | 80 |
| 2014 | 126 |
| 2015 | 147 |
| 2016 | 154 |
| 2017 | 181 |
| 2018 | 217 |
| 2019 | 234 |
| 2020 | 328 |
| 2021 | 351 |
| 2022 | 332 |
| 2023 | 271 |
| 2024 | 240 |