Unisex · #12,182 in 2026

Marquelle

Current Rank
#12,182
Peak Rank
#3,750 (1994)
Total Babies
267
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #6,265 (84 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,750 (267 total)
👦As Boy Name
1984
First Year
2016
Last Year
1994
Peak Year
#3750
Peak Rank
267
Total Count
29
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1988
First Year
2001
Last Year
1993
Peak Year
#6265
Peak Rank
84
Total Count
11
Years Active

The Story of Marquelle

As a girl name

Marquelle first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1988, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1993, when 14 Marquelles were born — ranking #6,265 that year. As of 2026, Marquelle ranks #15,352 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 84 Marquelles have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Marquelle first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1984, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1994, when 17 Marquelles were born — ranking #3,750 that year. As of 2026, Marquelle ranks #12,182 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 267 Marquelles have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Marquelle

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Marquelle

What does the name Marquelle mean?
Marquelle is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1984. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Marquelle in 2026?
In 2026, Marquelle ranks #12,182 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Marquelle most popular?
Marquelle reached its peak popularity in 1994, ranking #3,750 that year with 17 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Marquelle most popular?
Marquelle has historically been most popular in Ohio. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Marquelle.
Is Marquelle a unisex name?
Yes — Marquelle is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 24% of Marquelles assigned female and 76% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Marquelle?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Marquelle include Barkley, Dishon, Imad. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Marquelle

Marquelle is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1984 and has accumulated 267 births in the dataset. Marquelle's peak popularity came in 1994 when it ranked #3,750. Use the chart and map above to compare Marquelle'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.