Marvelyn
girl nameMarvelyn entered the US charts in 1918, peaked at #2570 in 1937, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1918–2025
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rank today
#2570
peak (1937)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4809 |
| 1920s | #4409 |
| 1930s | #3579 |
| 1940s | #3994 |
| 1950s | #4939 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Marvelyn are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Marvelyn alive today was born around 1936, making them about 89 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Marvelyn in 2025?
- Marvelyn is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Marvelyn most popular?
- Marvelyn peaked in 1937, reaching #2570 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Marvelyn with classmates?
- Marvelyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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