How old is someone named Marcel?
The average Marcel is 32 years old.
Half of all living Marcels are between 13 and 48.
When was Marcel popular?
Most of the Marcels in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2022 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 62 | 0 |
| 1910s | 671 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,360 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 914 | 110 |
| 1940s | 820 | 370 |
| 1950s | 1,205 | 820 |
| 1960s | 1,696 | 1,400 |
| 1970s | 1,882 | 1,700 |
| 1980s | 2,226 | 2,100 |
| 1990s | 2,868 | 2,800 |
| 2000s | 2,290 | 2,300 |
| 2010s | 2,874 | 2,900 |
| 2020s | 2,221 | 2,200 |
How many Marcels are still alive?
About 17,000 Marcels are alive in the US today. That's 78% of the roughly 21,000 babies named Marcel since 1881.
Most Marcels ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Marcel?
About one in four living Marcels are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Marcel an old name?
Somewhat. Marcel is older than 55 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Marcel will be 37 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Marcel a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 95.5% of living Marcels are men.
Names the same age as Marcel
NAME TWIN
Marcel's name twin is Mara. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Mara's age curve is the closest match to Marcel's: 93% alike.
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Questions about the name Marcel
How old is the average Marcel?
The average Marcel in the US is 32 years old. The median is 30, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Marcel?
About 17,000 Marcels are alive in the US today, out of roughly 21,000 babies given the name since 1881.
When was the name Marcel most popular?
In 2022, when about 420 baby boys were named Marcel.
Is Marcel a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 26% of living Marcels, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this