Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Marcelo.
National Rank (2025)
#399
All-Time Peak Rank
#399 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
13,231
Unisex Distribution100.0% Boy / 0.0% GirlBalance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Marcelo Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Marcelo
According to SSA data, Marcelo achieved its highest historical rank of #399 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 798 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 155.0%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 113 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Marcelo scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Fast Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+155.0% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record798Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
113Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:6
1910s:68
1920s:187
1930s:209
1940s:195
1950s:255
1960s:397
1970s:678
1980s:796
1990s:1,338
2000s:2,187
2010s:3,400
2020s:3,515
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesMar-ce-lo
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with M, a letter used by only 7.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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