Marvell
girl nameMarvell entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #2206 in 1935, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
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rank today
#2206
peak (1935)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3243 |
| 1920s | #3289 |
| 1930s | #3251 |
| 1940s | #3388 |
| 1950s | #4837 |
| 1960s | #5873 |
| 1970s | #8292 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Marvell are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Marvell alive today was born around 1932, making them about 93 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Marvell in 2025?
- Marvell is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Marvell most popular?
- Marvell peaked in 1935, reaching #2206 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Marvell with classmates?
- Marvell will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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