Marvin
girl nameMarvin entered the US charts in 1902, peaked at #1107 in 1929, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1902–2025
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rank today
#1107
peak (1929)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1741 |
| 1910s | #2163 |
| 1920s | #1497 |
| 1930s | #1616 |
| 1940s | #2020 |
| 1950s | #2839 |
| 1960s | #2687 |
| 1970s | #3862 |
| 1980s | #6285 |
| 1990s | #11431 |
| 2000s | #16099 |
| 2010s | #15539 |
Living bearers
About 900 people named Marvin are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Marvin alive today was born around 1945, making them about 80 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Marvin in 2025?
- Marvin is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Marvin most popular?
- Marvin peaked in 1929, reaching #1107 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Marvin with classmates?
- Marvin will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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