Marvin
boy name#699 in 2025Marvin entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #44 in 1931, ranks #699 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#699
rank today
#44
peak (1931)
385
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #181 |
| 1890s | #148 |
| 1900s | #101 |
| 1910s | #74 |
| 1920s | #52 |
| 1930s | #47 |
| 1940s | #77 |
| 1950s | #103 |
| 1960s | #121 |
| 1970s | #174 |
| 1980s | #213 |
| 1990s | #286 |
| 2000s | #356 |
| 2010s | #516 |
| 2020s | #640 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Marvin has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 124,000 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 ranks #699 among US boy names in 2025, with 385 babies given the name.
- When was the name Marvin most popular?
- Marvin peaked in 1931, reaching #44 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Marvin with classmates?
- Marvin will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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