Boy nameCurrently #671 in the USSteady
Marvin
//ˈmɑɹvɪn//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19286 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Marvin's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Marvin's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Marvin |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 69 |
| 1881 | 57 |
| 1882 | 64 |
| 1883 | 71 |
| 1884 | 73 |
| 1885 | 65 |
| 1886 | 90 |
| 1887 | 70 |
| 1888 | 90 |
| 1889 | 77 |
| 1890 | 99 |
| 1891 | 93 |
| 1892 | 88 |
| 1893 | 102 |
| 1894 | 92 |
| 1895 | 107 |
| 1896 | 93 |
| 1897 | 134 |
| 1898 | 127 |
| 1899 | 138 |
| 1900 | 176 |
| 1901 | 145 |
| 1902 | 192 |
| 1903 | 185 |
| 1904 | 203 |
| 1905 | 220 |
| 1906 | 245 |
| 1907 | 304 |
| 1908 | 318 |
| 1909 | 361 |
| 1910 | 421 |
| 1911 | 496 |
| 1912 | 963 |
| 1913 | 1,246 |
| 1914 | 1,637 |
| 1915 | 2,242 |
| 1916 | 2,541 |
| 1917 | 2,533 |
| 1918 | 2,851 |
| 1919 | 3,011 |
| 1920 | 3,268 |
| 1921 | 3,513 |
| 1922 | 3,604 |
| 1923 | 3,836 |
| 1924 | 4,064 |
| 1925 | 4,118 |
| 1926 | 4,144 |
| 1927 | 4,434 |
| 1928 | 4,484 |
| 1929 | 4,433 |
| 1930 | 4,438 |
| 1931 | 4,390 |
| 1932 | 4,221 |
| 1933 | 4,160 |
| 1934 | 4,237 |
| 1935 | 4,301 |
| 1936 | 3,954 |
| 1937 | 3,928 |
| 1938 | 3,914 |
| 1939 | 3,779 |
| 1940 | 3,523 |
| 1941 | 3,645 |
| 1942 | 3,810 |
| 1943 | 3,960 |
| 1944 | 3,593 |
| 1945 | 3,311 |
| 1946 | 3,618 |
| 1947 | 3,792 |
| 1948 | 3,646 |
| 1949 | 3,744 |
| 1950 | 3,508 |
| 1951 | 3,572 |
| 1952 | 3,588 |
| 1953 | 3,587 |
| 1954 | 3,513 |
| 1955 | 3,676 |
| 1956 | 3,502 |
| 1957 | 3,423 |
| 1958 | 3,322 |
| 1959 | 3,178 |
| 1960 | 3,293 |
| 1961 | 3,206 |
| 1962 | 3,148 |
| 1963 | 3,000 |
| 1964 | 3,007 |
| 1965 | 2,990 |
| 1966 | 2,753 |
| 1967 | 2,452 |
| 1968 | 2,283 |
| 1969 | 2,215 |
| 1970 | 2,045 |
| 1971 | 1,958 |
| 1972 | 1,616 |
| 1973 | 1,526 |
| 1974 | 1,506 |
| 1975 | 1,324 |
| 1976 | 1,270 |
| 1977 | 1,191 |
| 1978 | 1,215 |
| 1979 | 1,259 |
| 1980 | 1,235 |
| 1981 | 1,187 |
| 1982 | 1,144 |
| 1983 | 1,183 |
| 1984 | 1,112 |
| 1985 | 1,158 |
| 1986 | 1,146 |
| 1987 | 1,097 |
| 1988 | 1,167 |
| 1989 | 1,196 |
| 1990 | 1,223 |
| 1991 | 1,198 |
| 1992 | 1,180 |
| 1993 | 1,090 |
| 1994 | 984 |
| 1995 | 843 |
| 1996 | 871 |
| 1997 | 858 |
| 1998 | 840 |
| 1999 | 765 |
| 2000 | 815 |
| 2001 | 809 |
| 2002 | 802 |
| 2003 | 870 |
| 2004 | 807 |
| 2005 | 809 |
| 2006 | 896 |
| 2007 | 887 |
| 2008 | 827 |
| 2009 | 710 |
| 2010 | 636 |
| 2011 | 577 |
| 2012 | 581 |
| 2013 | 550 |
| 2014 | 571 |
| 2015 | 522 |
| 2016 | 533 |
| 2017 | 487 |
| 2018 | 480 |
| 2019 | 482 |
| 2020 | 451 |
| 2021 | 450 |
| 2022 | 457 |
| 2023 | 432 |
| 2024 | 406 |
Marvin through the decades
- Marvin peaked in 1928, when 4,484 babies were named Marvin in the US.
- The 1930s were Marvin's strongest decade, averaging 4,132 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Marvin has fallen 33% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Marvin currently ranks #671 in the US and is holding steady.