Marcel
5 countries#120 in France, 2022Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Marcel was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
469,662 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #120 · peaked in 1920 with 14,519 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Pas-de-Calais, Seine-Maritime, Yvelines
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
21,123 births recorded 1881–2025 · currently #730 · peaked in 2022 with 417 births
Most common in: California, New York, Illinois, Florida, Michigan
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
3,479 births recorded 1975–2025 · currently #437 · peaked in 2015 with 277 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
3,104 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #265 · peaked in 2015 with 252 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
298 births recorded 1975–2025 · currently #333 · peaked in 2017 with 24 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
77 births recorded 2007–2023 · peaked in 2018 with 8 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Marcel’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #862 | — |
| 2004 | #865 | ↓3 |
| 2005 | #968 | ↓103 |
| 2006 | #815 | ↑153 |
| 2007 | #757 | ↑58 |
| 2008 | #751 | ↑6 |
| 2009 | #719 | ↑32 |
| 2010 | #663 | ↑56 |
| 2011 | #554 | ↑109 |
| 2012 | #315 | ↑239 |
| 2013 | #217 | ↑98 |
| 2014 | #237 | ↓20 |
| 2015 | #226 | ↑11 |
| 2016 | #210 | ↑16 |
| 2017 | #136 | ↑74 |
| 2018 | #142 | ↓6 |
| 2019 | #148 | ↓6 |
| 2020 | #157 | ↓9 |
| 2021 | #131 | ↑26 |
| 2022 | #120 | ↑11 |
Frequently asked questions about Marcel
Is Marcel a popular name?
Yes — Marcel currently ranks #120 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Marcel more common for boys or girls?
Marcel is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Marcel most popular?
Marcel peaked in 1920 in France, with 14,519 recorded births that year.
Is Marcel rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Marcel’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #6 in 1900 to #120 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Marcel?
At least 494,264 babies have been recorded with the name Marcel across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Marcel popular in more than one country?
Yes — Marcel appears in official birth records in 5 countries: France, United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Marcel?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Marcel include Dustin, Amos, Hugh, Case.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Marcel in France, 2022 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.