Boy · #8,823 in 2026

Marcellis

Name: Popularity of the name Marcellis in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Marcellis, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,823

Peak Rank

#2,847 (1994)

Total Babies

310

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1974

First Year

2021

Last Year

1994

Peak Year

#2847

Peak Rank

310

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Marcellis

Marcellis first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1974, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1994, when 25 Marcelliss were born — ranking #2,847 that year. As of 2026, Marcellis ranks #8,823 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 310 Marcelliss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Marcellis

Phonetically similar names — useful when Marcellis is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Marcellus
Marsalis
Marcella
Marsella
Marcello
Marseillaise
Marcellin
Merciless
Marsala
Margulis
Marcel
Marcelle

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Marcellis

What does the name Marcellis mean?

Marcellis is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1974. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Marcellis in 2026?

In 2026, Marcellis ranks #8,823 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Marcellis most popular?

Marcellis reached its peak popularity in 1994, ranking #2,847 that year with 25 babies given the name.

Is Marcellis a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Marcellis is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Marcellis?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Marcellis include Shadrach, Sebastain, Nacho. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Marcellis

Marcellis is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1974 and has accumulated 310 births in the dataset. Marcellis's peak popularity came in 1994 when it ranked #2,847. Use the chart and map above to compare Marcellis's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.