Marchelo
A masculine name of Italian origin derived from the Roman name "Marcus".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Marchelo. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Marchelo today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Marchelo births was 2003 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Marchelo. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Marchelo. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2003
6 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2003 SSA rank
#10,399
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Marchelo: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Marchelo by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Marchelo during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Marchelo
The given name Marchelo is believed to have its origins in the ancient Etruscan language, which was spoken in parts of what is now modern-day Italy during the Iron Age, between the 9th and 2nd centuries BC. The name is thought to be derived from the Etruscan word "marce," which roughly translates to "warrior" or "soldier."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Marchelo can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Livy, who lived from 59 BC to 17 AD. In his work "Ab Urbe Condita," Livy mentions a notable Etruscan soldier named Marchelo who fought against the Roman forces during the Veientine War in the 5th century BC.
During the Middle Ages, the name Marchelo seems to have fallen out of widespread use, but it resurfaced in the Renaissance period, particularly in Italy. One notable individual who bore this name was Marchelo Malatesta, an Italian condottiero (mercenary leader) who lived from 1370 to 1429 and served under various Italian noble families.
In the 16th century, a renowned Italian architect and sculptor named Marchelo Ammannati (1511-1592) gained fame for his work on notable buildings such as the Palazzo Pitti and the Fountain of Neptune in Florence.
Another noteworthy figure with the name Marchelo was Marchelo Malpighi (1628-1694), an Italian biologist and physician who is widely regarded as the founder of microscopic anatomy and one of the pioneers of modern histology.
In the realm of literature, the name Marchelo is associated with the Italian writer and philosopher Marchelo Mastroianni (1783-1853), who was a prominent figure in the Neapolitan Enlightenment movement.
While the name Marchelo has ancient roots and a rich history, it has remained relatively uncommon in modern times, particularly outside of Italy and areas with strong Italian cultural influences.
People
Marchelo + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Marchelo as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Marchelo: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Marchelo?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Marchelo going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Marchelo a common name?
We classify Marchelo as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Marchelo most popular?
The single biggest year for Marchelo was 2003, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Marchelo is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Marchelo in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Marchelo a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Marchelo in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Marchelo still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Marchelo in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Marchelo can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Marchelo?
You can see how many people have the name Marchelo on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.