Marcelino Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Marcelino is a name of Latin origin, meaning 'little warrior'. It evolved through historical forms such as Marcellus and Marcellinus. The name is associated with strength and has biblical relevance through its connection to saints. Its popularity rose in the early Christian era and it remains a cherished name in modern cultures.
The name Marcelino is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Marcelino has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Marcelino' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1234th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1033rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1032nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1002nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1128th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1440th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1724th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Marcelino' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Marcelino"
Pronunciation
/mɑrˈsɛlɪnoʊ/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Marcelino is derived from the Latin name 'Marcellinus', which is a diminutive form of 'Marcellus', meaning 'little warrior'.
Meaning
little warrior
Language Evolution
Marcellus, Marcellinus, Marcelino
Historical Usage
Marcelino gained popularity in various cultures, especially in Spanish and Italian-speaking regions, during the early Christian era, when many names derived from saints became common.
Variants & Derivatives
Marcel, Marcellus, Marcelo
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Marcelino is viewed positively, often associated with strength and heritage, and is used in various cultural contexts.
Famous People
Marcelino García Toral, a notable Spanish football manager, Marcelino Champagnat, a French priest and educator
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Marcelino"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Marcelino"
"Marcelino" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1234th of 7545 | 536 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1033rd of 6773 | 742 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1032nd of 7552 | 994 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1002nd of 10718 | 1,039 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1128th of 16616 | 1,343 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1440th of 24088 | 1,591 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1724th of 23106 | 1,112 |
Regional Popularity of "Marcelino" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
32.04% 758th/2366 |
42.73% 488th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
73.67% 1139th/1546 |
- |
29.66% 698th/2353 |
33.94% 525th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
53.44% 1190th/2227 |
38.23% 929th/2430 |
27.02% 771st/2853 |
26.09% 724th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
39.60% 1163rd/2937 |
27.85% 970th/3483 |
24.84% 874th/3518 |
16.82% 680th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
43.74% 1612th/3685 |
31.91% 1428th/4475 |
20.56% 1068th/5194 |
11.71% 740th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
42.49% 1947th/4582 |
47.56% 2456th/5164 |
20.18% 1476th/7313 |
12.14% 906th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
50.33% 2005th/3984 |
65.92% 2958th/4487 |
28.01% 1911th/6822 |
17.56% 1102nd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Marcelino" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Marcelino"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Marcelino" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.