Marcello
Every Marcello since 1912 — 6,618 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Marcello
Marcello is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #900 in 2025 with 265 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1912, 6,618 American babies have been named Marcello. Its peak came in 2025, when 265 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Marcello stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Marcello year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 265 | #900 |
| 2024 | — | — | 224 | #1,004 |
| 2023 | — | — | 146 | #1,312 |
| 2022 | — | — | 142 | #1,328 |
| 2021 | — | — | 140 | #1,330 |
| 2020 | — | — | 166 | #1,161 |
| 2019 | — | — | 137 | #1,332 |
| 2018 | — | — | 140 | #1,304 |
| 2017 | — | — | 143 | #1,275 |
| 2016 | — | — | 154 | #1,219 |
| 2015 | — | — | 155 | #1,197 |
| 2014 | — | — | 168 | #1,135 |
| 2013 | — | — | 173 | #1,082 |
| 2012 | — | — | 143 | #1,240 |
| 2011 | — | — | 170 | #1,095 |
| 2010 | — | — | 173 | #1,106 |
| 2009 | — | — | 180 | #1,054 |
| 2008 | — | — | 190 | #1,013 |
| 2007 | — | — | 182 | #1,035 |
| 2006 | — | — | 164 | #1,080 |
| 2005 | — | — | 132 | #1,207 |
| 2004 | — | — | 126 | #1,212 |
| 2003 | — | — | 106 | #1,315 |
| 2002 | — | — | 105 | #1,292 |
| 2001 | — | — | 98 | #1,334 |
| 2000 | — | — | 112 | #1,212 |
| 1995 | — | — | 74 | #1,374 |
| 1990 | — | — | 58 | #1,494 |
| 1985 | — | — | 57 | #1,272 |
| 1980 | — | — | 52 | #1,303 |
| 1975 | — | — | 52 | #1,174 |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,786 | 57 | #1,088 |
| 1965 | — | — | 50 | #1,050 |
| 1960 | — | — | 13 | #2,390 |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | 12 | #2,284 |
| 1945 | — | — | 9 | #2,514 |
| 1940 | — | — | 6 | #3,338 |
| 1935 | — | — | 9 | #2,646 |
| 1930 | — | — | 5 | #4,343 |
| 1925 | — | — | 12 | #2,538 |
| 1920 | — | — | 9 | #3,118 |
| 1915 | — | — | 7 | #3,268 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Marcello
- Marcello Mastroianni Actor · 1924–1996
- Marcello Malpighi Physician · 1628–1694
- Marcello Lippi Coach · b. 1948
- Marcello Gandini Engineer · b. 1938
- Marcello Tegalliano Politician · 700–726
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Marcello in 2025?
Marcello ranked #900 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 265 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Marcello?
6,618 babies have been named Marcello in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Marcello most popular?
Marcello peaked in 2025, when 265 newborns received the name.
Is Marcello a boy or girl name?
Marcello is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Marcello rising or falling?
Marcello is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Marcello?
Well-known people named Marcello include Marcello Mastroianni (actor), Marcello Malpighi (physician), Marcello Lippi (coach).