Holding steady.
Popularity of Marcellis since 1974
Babies named Marcellis per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 37 |
| 1990s | 98 |
| 2000s | 98 |
| 2010s | 52 |
| 2020s | 14 |
Meaning & origin
Marcellis is a rare American given name, first recorded in 1974. It is a variant of the Latin name Marcellus, which itself derives from the Roman family name Marcellus, a diminutive of Marcus. The name Marcellus was borne by several early Christian saints and two popes, giving it a long history in European naming traditions. In the United States, Marcellis saw its peak usage in 1994, with more than five baby boys receiving the name that year, according to Social Security Administration data. Since then, its usage has remained low and stable, never ranking among the top 1000 names. The name has not been recorded in any official state popularity lists, suggesting it is used sporadically across the country. As an American coinage, Marcellis reflects a common pattern of adapting classical names with a modern suffix, offering a distinctive alternative to more common forms like Marcellus or Marcello.
Marcellis is a variant of Marcellus, a Roman family name derived from Marcus, which is thought to be connected to Mars, the Roman god of war. The name Marcellus was borne by several early Christian saints and later by popes, though Marcellis as a spelling variant is a modern American adaptation that emerged in the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Marc, Celly
Sibling names for Marcellis
Names that share Marcellis's style, for a brother or sister.
