boy's name
Marcelin
- Origin Polish
- Gender Boy
- Letters 8
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 3,950
Marcelin is a boy's name. In 1982 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Marcelin is a name of Polish origin.
- Peaked in France in 1901, when 125 babies were given the name.
- After peaking in the 1900s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival in France.
- Today about 1 in 23,580 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1900.
Marcelin over time
Births per decade in France, 1900s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, still in progress — it covers 2020 to 2025, not a full ten years.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 1,120 |
| 1910s | 700 |
| 1920s | 490 |
| 1930s | 295 |
| 1940s | 195 |
| 1950s | 205 |
| 1960s | 145 |
| 1970s | 30 |
| 1980s | 55 |
| 1990s | 105 |
| 2000s | 145 |
| 2010s | 265 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 195 |
How popular is Marcelin?
In 2025, Marcelin was given to 25 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Marcelin is used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names that peaked alongside Marcelin
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents who like Marcelin also like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Marcelin over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling names for Marcelin
Names from the same era that won't rhyme or share an initial with Marcelin — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common questions about Marcelin
How popular is the name Marcelin?
In 2025, Marcelin was given to 25 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Marcelin a girl's or a boy's name?
Marcelin is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
When was Marcelin most popular?
Marcelin peaked in 1901, when 125 babies were given the name. After peaking in the 1900s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival.
Is Marcelin a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Marcelin currently ranks #1,379 in France. After peaking in the 1900s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.