Marcello Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Marcello is an Italian name derived from the Latin 'Marcellus', meaning brave or manly. It evolved from Marcus to Marcellus and then to Marcello. The name is often associated with artistic and cultural traits, particularly in Italian contexts. It has no biblical relevance but gained popularity during the Renaissance. Variants include Marcel and Marcy, and it is perceived as a sophisticated name today.
The name Marcello is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Marcello 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, 'Marcello' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2680th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2687th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2333rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1190th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1380th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1186th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1217th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 16521st out of 19264 names. Discover how the name 'Marcello' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Marcello"
Pronunciation
/mɑːrˈtʃɛloʊ/
Origin
Italian
Etymology
Marcello is derived from the Latin name 'Marcellus', which is a diminutive form of 'Marcus', meaning 'male, manly, or brave'.
Meaning
brave, manly
Language Evolution
Marcus, Marcellus, Marcello
Historical Usage
The name Marcello gained popularity in Italy and among Italian communities worldwide, especially during the Renaissance, when classical names became fashionable.
Variants & Derivatives
Marc, Marcel, Marcellus, Marcy
Modern Popularity & Image
Marcello is often seen as a sophisticated and artistic name, associated with Italian heritage and culture.
Famous People
Marcello Mastroianni, Marcello Lippi, Marcello Venuti
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Marcello"
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 "Marcello"
"Marcello" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2680th of 7545 | 151 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2687th of 6773 | 148 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2333rd of 7552 | 231 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1190th of 10718 | 780 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1380th of 16616 | 988 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1186th of 24088 | 2,156 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1217th of 23106 | 1,888 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 16521st of 19264 | 10 |
Regional Popularity of "Marcello" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
73.02% 1007th/1379 |
- |
81.87% 935th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
65.87% 1025th/1556 |
- |
73.11% 1131st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
54.94% 1335th/2430 |
68.91% 1966th/2853 |
56.97% 1581st/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
47.84% 1405th/2937 |
22.97% 800th/3483 |
50.43% 1774th/3518 |
22.85% 924th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
33.62% 1239th/3685 |
23.87% 1068th/4475 |
28.28% 1469th/5194 |
18.71% 1182nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
26.34% 1207th/4582 |
15.78% 815th/5164 |
19.91% 1456th/7313 |
13.68% 1021st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
32.91% 1311th/3984 |
18.61% 835th/4487 |
21.03% 1435th/6822 |
17.78% 1116th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Marcello" 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 "Marcello"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Marcello" 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.