Marva
girl nameMarva entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #333 in 1936, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1913–2025
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rank today
#333
peak (1936)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2599 |
| 1920s | #1302 |
| 1930s | #622 |
| 1940s | #421 |
| 1950s | #578 |
| 1960s | #906 |
| 1970s | #1949 |
| 1980s | #3290 |
| 1990s | #8019 |
| 2000s | #13913 |
| 2010s | #16355 |
| 2020s | #15141 |
Living bearers
About 6,900 people named Marva are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Marva alive today was born around 1949, making them about 76 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Marva in 2025?
- Marva is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Marva most popular?
- Marva peaked in 1936, reaching #333 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Marva with classmates?
- Marva will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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