Marquel
Every Marquel since 1968 — 2,960 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Marquel
Marquel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,679 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1968, 2,960 American babies have been named Marquel — about 92% boys and 8% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1995, when 139 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Marquel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Marquel 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 | — | — | 13 | #6,679 |
| 2024 | — | — | 14 | #6,362 |
| 2023 | — | — | 15 | #6,115 |
| 2022 | — | — | 27 | #4,056 |
| 2021 | — | — | 25 | #4,186 |
| 2020 | — | — | 31 | #3,542 |
| 2019 | — | — | 39 | #3,086 |
| 2018 | — | — | 31 | #3,582 |
| 2017 | — | — | 41 | #2,930 |
| 2016 | — | — | 34 | #3,337 |
| 2015 | — | — | 44 | #2,750 |
| 2014 | — | — | 43 | #2,788 |
| 2013 | — | — | 45 | #2,650 |
| 2012 | — | — | 43 | #2,803 |
| 2011 | — | — | 49 | #2,535 |
| 2010 | 5 | #18,847 | 55 | #2,345 |
| 2009 | — | — | 49 | #2,578 |
| 2008 | — | — | 48 | #2,613 |
| 2007 | — | — | 73 | #1,940 |
| 2006 | — | — | 69 | #1,960 |
| 2005 | — | — | 68 | #1,880 |
| 2004 | 5 | #17,841 | 67 | #1,848 |
| 2003 | 5 | #17,409 | 74 | #1,682 |
| 2002 | — | — | 60 | #1,882 |
| 2001 | 6 | #14,687 | 72 | #1,644 |
| 2000 | 9 | #10,434 | 97 | #1,328 |
| 1995 | 18 | #5,358 | 121 | #1,012 |
| 1990 | 9 | #8,958 | 80 | #1,232 |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,907 | 33 | #1,822 |
| 1980 | — | — | 18 | #2,686 |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,992 | 9 | #3,828 |
| 1970 | 7 | #6,781 | 9 | #3,433 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Marquel in 2025?
Marquel ranked #6,679 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Marquel?
2,960 babies have been named Marquel in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Marquel most popular?
Marquel peaked in 1995, when 139 newborns received the name.
Is Marquel a boy or girl name?
Marquel is used for both: about 8% of babies named Marquel have been girls and 92% boys.
Is the name Marquel rising or falling?
Marquel is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.