Find out how popular the first name Marcelino has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Marcelino by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Marcelino is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 108 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Marcelino.

The history of the first name Marcelino

Marcelino is a masculine given name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Marcellinus, which itself is a diminutive of the Roman name Marcus. The name Marcellinus can be traced back to ancient Rome, where it was borne by several notable historical figures.

The name Marcelino likely emerged during the early centuries of the Christian era, as a result of the Christianization of the Roman Empire and the adoption of Latin names by early Christians. It gained popularity in the medieval period, particularly in regions with strong Italian and Spanish cultural influences.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Marcelino dates back to the 6th century, when a Saint Marcelino lived in Gaul (modern-day France). He was a monk and later became the abbot of the Monastery of St. Marcellus in Embrun.

In the 12th century, Marcelino Ammirati was an Italian jurist and canonist who served as a professor of law at the University of Bologna. He was born in 1140 and died in 1208.

Another notable figure with this name was Marcelino da Civezza, an Italian Franciscan friar and historian who lived from 1822 to 1906. He authored several works on the history of the Franciscan Order and the lives of its saints.

In the realm of literature, Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo was a Spanish scholar, historian, and literary critic who lived from 1856 to 1912. He made significant contributions to the study of Spanish literature and culture.

Marcelino Oreja Aguirre, a Spanish politician and diplomat, served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Spain from 1976 to 1980. He played a crucial role in Spain's transition to democracy after the Franco regime.

While the name Marcelino has been relatively uncommon in some regions, it has maintained a steady presence throughout history, particularly in areas with strong Catholic traditions and cultural ties to Italy and Spain.

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