boy's name
Marcellius
mar-SEL-ee-us (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 4
- Letters 10
- Births on record 61
Marcellius is a boy's name with 4 syllables. In 2008 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1996, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1974.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Marcellius Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 22 |
| 2000s | 18 |
How Popular Is Marcellius?
In 2008, Marcellius was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Marcellius
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Marcellius Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Marcellius over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Marcellius
- English mar-SEL-ee-us
Sibling Names for Marcellius
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Marcellius — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Marcellius
How popular is the name Marcellius?
In 2008, Marcellius was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Marcellius a girl's or a boy's name?
Marcellius is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Marcellius?
Marcellius has 4 syllables.
When was Marcellius most popular?
Marcellius peaked in 1996, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.