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Summary

Marcellus is a Latin name meaning 'little warrior' that evolved from the name Marcus. It has historical significance from the Roman Empire and has retained a classic image. The name has no biblical relevance but is associated with strength and nobility.

The name Marcellus is most popular in District of Columbia, 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, Marcellus has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling 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, 'Marcellus' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 887th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1178th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1144th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 922nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1114th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1441st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 968th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 19264th out of 19264 names. Discover how the name 'Marcellus' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.