Marcial
Marcial is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Dedicated to Mars or warlike.
Origin and history
Marcial is a male given name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman god Mars. It serves as the Spanish and Portuguese form of the classic name Martial. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare name, primarily used within Hispanic communities.
Popularity in the United States
2,013 babies in the United States have been named Marcial since 1880. It ranks #2870 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1836.
States where it is most popular
- CA (47.2 %)
- TX (41.5 %)
- NY (8.8 %)
- FL (1.3 %)
- IL (0.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 11 |
| 1920-1930 | 91 |
| 1930-1940 | 56 |
| 1940-1950 | 99 |
| 1950-1960 | 162 |
| 1960-1970 | 174 |
| 1970-1980 | 231 |
| 1980-1990 | 336 |
| 1990-2000 | 326 |
| 2000-2010 | 264 |
| 2010-2019 | 172 |
| 2020-2029 | 91 |
Famous people named Marcial
- Marcial Maciel: Priest, Religious Founder
Fun facts
- The name directly derives from the Latin name Martialis, which relates to the Roman god of war, Mars.
- Martial was a famous 1st-century Roman poet known for his epigrams.